[Adopted 5-3-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-6]
Upon the occurrence of snow, sleet or freezing rain and after consultation with the Franklin Township Public Works/Road Supervisor, the Mayor and/or Public Safety Councilperson, Franklin Township, Warren County, NJ, may declare a snow emergency and the level thereof. Upon such declaration, all major news media outlets, other governmental jurisdictions and school district authorities in Franklin Township may be notified by the most expedient method practicable under the circumstances.
Snow emergencies may be declared at one of the following levels:
A. 
Level One. Conditions: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and/or drifting snow, roadways may be icy. Advisory: Cautious driving is advised. Parking is not permitted on designated snow emergency routes.
B. 
Level Two. Conditions: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow and roadways may be icy. Advisory: Only motorists whose travel is necessary should be on the roadways. Residents are urged to contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Parking is not permitted on all public roadways.
C. 
Level Three. Conditions: All roadways are restricted to emergency-personnel-use only for travel to work, for delivery of medical supplies, medical treatment and snow removal operations. Advisory: Essential travel only is advised. Residents are strongly urged to contact their employer concerning work schedules. Parking is not permitted on all public roadways.
Should any section or provision of this article be declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction for any reason, such declaration shall not invalidate, or adversely affect, the remainder of this article.
This article shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, publication and recording, according to law.