[Added 4-10-1989 by Ord. No. 2-89-0159]
The Fire Chief of the Fire District or his designated representative is hereby authorized to establish fire lanes on property owned by or leased to the Town or upon private property devoted to public use. The designation by the Fire Chief or his designated representative of such fire lanes shall not make the Town responsible for maintenance of the fire lanes on private property. The owner of such property shall continue to be responsible for the maintenance of such area.
A. 
Notice to post. Upon the designation of a fire lane pursuant to this article, the Fire Chief or his designated representative shall give notice of such designation to the owner of such area, directing the owner to cause signs to be posted at the expense of the owner at designated locations.
B. 
Size; lettering. The size, dimensions and wording of the sign shall be as follows:
(1) 
The size shall be 12 inches by 18 inches.
(2) 
The background shall be colored white.
(3) 
Lettering shall be colored red, as follows:
FIRE LANE
NO PARKING
FINE $25
(a) 
"FIRE LANE" shall be in three-inch letters with half-inch stroke.
(b) 
"NO PARKING" shall be in three-inch letters with half-inch stroke.
(c) 
"FINE $25" shall be in two-inch letters with three-eighths-inch stroke.
C. 
Installation.
(1) 
Signs shall be installed at every 50 feet of designated fire lane, with a minimum of two signs per designated fire lane.
(2) 
Signs must be secured to a fixed object such as a post or building. The post or building shall not be set back more than 10 feet from the curb.
(3) 
Signs must be so mounted as to maintain a clear, unobstructed view by motorists.
(4) 
Signs must be mounted a minimum of seven feet and no more than eight feet from grade level.