[Ord. 4, 1/31/1994]
This Part shall be known and referred to as the "City of St.
Marys Fire Lane Ordinance."
[Ord. 4, 1/31/1994]
Every individual, association or corporation providing parking
space for more than 25 vehicles shall establish and maintain emergency
fire lanes where a vehicle parked in proximity to any building may
obstruct the operation of fire fighting apparatus.
[Ord. 4, 1/31/1994]
Each emergency fire lane shall meet the following requirements:
A.
The fire lane shall be at least 20 feet wide and shall be laid out
in such a manner as to provide immediate access to the parking lot
and to all buildings served by the parking lot.
B.
The fire lane shall be clearly marked in accordance with Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation Form 408 specifications.
[Ord. 4, 1/31/1994]
Fire lanes shall be marked with such signs and pavement markings
as the St. Marys City Police Department shall deem appropriate to
each specific location.
[Ord. 4, 1/31/1994]
Any individual, association or corporation whose parking lot
provides for the parking of less than 25 vehicles may elect to have
such parking lot made subject to the provisions of this Part by making
a written application to the City Council. The size, location and
marking of such fire lanes shall be determined by resolution of the
City Council. When posted substantially in accordance with the terms
of such resolution, the fire lane shall be subject to enforcement
under § 208 of this Part.
[Ord. 4, 1/31/1994]
The owner or operator of any parking lot required to have fire
lanes shall establish such lanes under the supervision of the City
Police Department within 60 days from the date of service of notice
of compliance by the City Police. In any event, the owner of any parking
lot required to have fire lanes shall establish such lines prior to
the issuance of an occupancy certificate for the occupancy or occupancies
which the parking lot service.
[Ord. 4, 1/31/1994]
No person shall park any vehicle in or otherwise obstruct any
fire lane, except for loading or unloading of vehicles where there
is not separate loading area and where the operator of the vehicle
is always present.
[Ord. 4, 1/31/1994]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this Part shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a
fine of not more than $600 plus costs and, in default of payment of
said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days.
Each day that a violation of this Part continues shall constitute
a separate offense.
