Fire lanes authorized pursuant to §
157-1 may be located at entrances to and exits from parking areas, driveways, and buildings, other areas of public ingress and egress, in or within areas surrounding post indicator valves, hydrants and Fire Department connections and at other locations determined by the Fire Chief or his designated representative.
The Fire Chief or his designated representative shall give written
notice of the establishment of a fire lane to the owner of the property
which is the subject of such establishment and direct the owner to
post fire lane signs at the owner's expense. The property owner shall
erect fire lane signs as established within 60 days of the giving
of the notice of such establishment. The signs shall be erected at
the location established and shall conform to the specifications designated
by the Fire Chief. Such owner shall cause the signs to contain the
following minimum information: "Fire Lane - No Parking At Any Time
- Violator Subject to Fine - Vehicle May be Towed at Owner's Expense."
Fire lanes shall be of an all-weather surface capable of supporting
Fire Department apparatus.
No person shall park or leave unattended a motor vehicle in
or within any part of an area established and posted or marked as
a fire lane pursuant to this bylaw. No person shall otherwise obstruct
any such fire lane. An owner of property which has any such fire lane
shall keep such fire lane free of snow.