The following words when used in this chapter
shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates
a different meaning:
CHAINS
Full chains, strap chains or other types of chains mounted
on both rear wheels of a motorized vehicle.
SNOW
Any precipitation depositing any accumulation on the streets,
including snow, sleet, hail, ice and freezing rain.
SNOW REMOVAL CONDITION
State of street conditions that are hazardous and dangerous
to vehicular and pedestrian traffic, or so declared by the Mayor/Manager
or such person designated by the Mayor/Manager.
SNOW TIRES
Tires having treads designed for use in snow, which tires
must be in such condition as to serve the purpose for which they are
designed.
VEHICLE
Any self-propelled motorized vehicle licensed to travel upon
the streets, roads and highways of the Borough of Morrisville.
A snow removal condition is hereby declared
to exist in the Borough of Morrisville whenever snow falls so that
in the opinion of the Manager, or such person designated by the Manager,
the street conditions are hazardous and dangerous to vehicular and
pedestrian traffic because of snow accumulation. The Manager, or such
person designated by the Manager, shall have authority to declare
a snow removal condition, notice of which shall immediately be issued
to local radio and news services. In either instance, a snow removal
condition is presumed to continue for a period of 12 hours following
the accumulation of snow, or until such period of time as designated
by the Manager.
[Amended 7-21-2008 by Ord. No. 972]
During such time as a snow removal condition is in effect, it shall be a violation of this Article
VI for any person, firm, organization or entity to park, abandon or leave unattended any vehicle on any streets, roads, and highways and their adjacent right-of-ways within the boundaries of the Borough that have been publicly designated for snow removal or plowing.