[Added 2-17-2026 by Ord. No. 4-26, eff. 3-10-2026]
A. 
The owner(s) or tenant of any real property in the Borough upon which any fire hydrant is located shall maintain the area within a three-foot radius of the perimeter of the fire hydrant free of snow and ice so that there is no impediment to the use of the fire hydrant. The removal of snow and/or ice shall be completed within 24 hours after the snow has formed or fallen on or around any hydrant.
B. 
If a party responsible for fire hydrant clearance under Subsection A of this section fails to perform the required clearance within the specified time, the Borough, or any department thereof, may perform the clearance and bill the responsible party no more than $75 for the service. This charge shall be in addition to any penalty imposed for violation of this section. The charge is due and payable to the Borough within 30 days. Should fee not be paid, this assessment will become a lien on the property.
C. 
Any owner(s) or tenant of the property who violates this article, or any part thereof, shall, upon conviction, pay a fine up to but not exceeding $200 for each and every offense in the discretion of the Municipal Court Judge.
D. 
This article shall be enforced by the Police Department.