[Added 4-5-2007 by Ord.
No. 2007-04]
Upon finding that such action is necessary for the public safety,
the Bureau of Fire Prevention, by way of the designated Fire Official,
may require the owner(s) of any shopping center, commercial structure,
place of public assembly, multiple dwelling group, industrial park,
office building, hotel or motel, school, or any other public use facility
at his/her discretion, designate "Fire Lane" in the driveways leading
to or from said premises, parking area, loading areas, public streets,
rights-of-way, or any other area deemed necessary for the safety of
the public and to ensure fire equipment and other emergency vehicles
unobstructed means of access to the people and property located therein
in the event of fire or other emergency. These areas will be designated
to enhance and complement, but not to contradict or conflict with,
regulations set forth in the Uniform Fire Code promulgated by the
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
No person(s) responsible for a vehicle, or person(s) responsible
for premises described, at any time, or for any period of time, may
park a vehicle or any means of conveyance, whether occupied or unoccupied,
or place or store any object, in any area that has been designated
and clearly marked "Fire Lane."
Any Fire Official and/or his designee or law enforcement officer
employed by the Township of West Deptford shall be responsible for
the enforcement of the provisions of this article.
Any violation of the provisions of this article shall be punishable
by a fine of $49.
