[Adopted 3-12-1975 by Ord. No. 12-75]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.46, the Chief of
the Fire Department of the Borough of Eatontown is hereby authorized
to enter upon parking yards and parking places, which are open to
the public or to which the public is invited, whether maintained separately
or in conjunction with any business or enterprise, and designate certain
areas as Fire Department operation zones in accordance with the provisions
of the Fire Prevention Code recommended by the American Insurance
Association, 1970 Edition, as may be amended or supplemented or superseded
by a new edition.
The Chief of the Fire Department, subject to
the approval of the Mayor and Council, shall cause said Fire Department
operation zones to be marked and posted so that parking shall be prohibited
therein.
Prior to said marking and posting, the Chief
shall, by letter, inform the property owner that he has so designated
a fire operation zone and shall supply a plan of the designated area.
The letter shall also state the date and place at which the matter
will be submitted to the Mayor and Council for approval.
Any vehicle found parked in a marked and posted
Fire Department operation zone may be impounded and towed by the Borough
Police Department to an area near police headquarters, and the vehicle
shall be returned to its owner upon payment of the reasonable costs
of towing and storage.
Any member of the Borough Police Department
may bring a complaint against the owner of any vehicle found parked
in a marked and posted Fire Department operation zone in violation
of this article and the matter shall be heard in the Municipal Court.
Upon a finding of violation of this article,
the Municipal Judge may impose a fine or penalty in his discretion
up to the maximum permitted by the laws of the State of New Jersey.
