[Added 12-20-2021 by Ord. No. 18-21]
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Designation. The Fire Prevention Bureau may require and designate public or private fire lanes as deemed necessary for the efficient and effective use of fire apparatus.
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Delineation. Each fire lane shall be striped along the perimeter with a yellow stripe not less than four inches wide.
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Markings. Each fire lane shall be clearly marked on the surface of the pavement "FIRE LANE NO PARKING" in yellow letters no less than 24 inches high. This wording shall be located horizontally and between the perimeter lines and shall be repeated throughout the fire lane or fire zone.
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Signage. Each fire lane shall be clearly marked with a metal sign every 50 feet with a minimum of two signs within the fire lane. The metal signs shall be no less than 18 inches by 24 inches with three-inch red letters, shall contain a white reflective background and shall read as follows:
FIRE LANE
NO PARKING
Except in compliance with the directions of a Washington Township police officer or posted traffic signal, no operator of a motor vehicle, moped, motorized bicycle or bicycle shall stop, stand, or park in any of the following places:
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Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant, Fire Department connection or stand pipe system.
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In any area marked by yellow lines or signage indicating the location of a fire lane or fire zone.
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The owner of the property where the fire lane is located shall properly maintain any such marking, striping, curbing, and signage in the designated areas at all times. Defacing, tampering with, or damaging any such markings, striping, curbing, or signage, or allowing them to deteriorate so as to reduce their effectiveness shall constitute a violation of this article.
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Designated fire lanes shall be maintained and free of obstructions and vehicles at all times. Fire lanes shall also be appropriately marked as per the Uniform Fire Code.
Any vehicle owner or person who shall violate any of the provisions of this article or who fails to comply herewith shall for each and every violation and noncompliance respectively, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not in excess of $125 for a first offense and is subject to removal by the Washington Township Police Department or Fire Prevention Bureau at the sole expense of the owner or operator thereof.