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Avon Lake, OH Code of Ordinances
CITY OF AVON LAKE, OHIO CODE OF ORDINANCES
THE CHARTER OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF AVON LAKE, OHIO
PART TWO - ADMINISTRATION CODE
PART FOUR - TRAFFIC CODE
PART SIX - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART EIGHT - BUSINESS REGULATION AND TAXATION CODE
PART TEN - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
TITLE TWO - Street and Sidewalk Areas
CHAPTER 1010: STREETS, CURBS AND SIDEWALKS GENERALLY
CHAPTER 1014: GUTTERS, DITCHES AND DRAINS
CHAPTER 1018: MUNICIPAL TREE ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 1022: STREET AND HOUSE NUMBERING
CHAPTER 1024: EMERGENCY ACCESS GATES
§ 1024.01 DEFINITIONS.
§ 1024.02 PERMIT REQUIRED.
§ 1024.03 APPROVAL PROCESS.
§ 1024.04 SUBMITTALS FOR ORIGINAL GATE PERMIT.
§ 1024.05 RESPONSIBLE PARTY; UPDATE OF CONTACT INFORMATION.
§ 1024.06 OPERATION OF GATES.
§ 1024.07 INSTALLATION AND APPROVAL.
§ 1024.08 DURATION AND RENEWAL OF PERMIT.
§ 1024.09 PERMIT FEES.
§ 1024.10 MAINTENANCE.
§ 1024.11 PERIODIC INSPECTIONS.
§ 1024.12 REVOCATION OF PERMIT.
§ 1024.13 REMOVAL OF NONCONFORMING GATE.
§ 1024.14 NON-LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO GATE.
§ 1024.15 DIRECTIONAL BARRIERS PROHIBITED.
§ 1024.16 EXISTING GATES.
§ 1024.99 PENALTY.
TITLE FOUR - Utilities
TITLE SIX - Recreation Facilities
TITLE EIGHT - Other Public Services
PART TWELVE - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART FOURTEEN - BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE
PART SIXTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
Avon Lake, OH Municipal Utilities Regulations
Avon Lake Regional Water Regulations
TITLE I - ADMINISTRATIVE
TITLE II - WATER SYSTEMTITLE II - WATER SYSTEM
TITLE III - SEWERSTITLE III - SEWERS67
TITLE IV - DISCHARGE PERMITSTITLE IV - DISCHARGE PERMITS
TITLE V - ENFORCEMENTTITLE V - ENFORCEMENT
TITLE VI - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTTITLE VI - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
TITLE VII - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTSTITLE VII - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
SCHEDULE A WATER TURN-ON CHARGES
SCHEDULE B WATER METER RATES
SCHEDULE C NEW LINE TESTING FEE SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE D FEE SCHEDULE FOR DAMAGE TO TAPS AND SERVICE CONNECTIONS
SCHEDULE E METER TESTING FEES
SCHEDULE F WATER LINE INSPECTION FEE
SCHEDULE G TAP CHARGES
SCHEDULE H SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
SCHEDULE I LABORATORY ANALYSES CHARGES
SCHEDULE J Copy Charges
SCHEDULE K Capacity Fee Charges
SCHEDULE L Existing Services Demolition Permit
SCHEDULE M Foundation Drain Inspection Permits
SCHEDULE N Backflow Inspection Penalties
§ 1024.09 PERMIT FEES.
   The fees for gate permits shall be as specified in Chapter 208 of the Administration Code - General Fee Schedule.
(Ord. 68-2016, passed 6-13-2016)
§ 1024.10 MAINTENANCE.
   Except for gates kept in the open position, gates and their emergency access systems must be maintained in good working condition at all times. Any gate or the emergency access systems for which is not in good working order must be immediately placed in the open position and kept in the open position until the gate and its emergency access systems are in good working condition.
(Ord. 68-2016, passed 6-13-2016; Ord. 120-2016, passed 9-12-2016)
§ 1024.11 PERIODIC INSPECTIONS.
   Each gate shall be inspected at least annually by the Fire Department to ensure that the gate and its emergency access systems are in good working condition and that such gate is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 68-2016, passed 6-13-2016)
§ 1024.12 REVOCATION OF PERMIT.
   The Fire Chief may revoke the permit for any gate that is not in good working condition or that is otherwise not in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 68-2016, passed 6-13-2016)
§ 1024.13 REMOVAL OF NONCONFORMING GATE.
   The Fire Chief shall have the right to remove or order the removal of any gate that doesn’t function properly, violates any section of this chapter or for which there is not a valid and current permit, and neither the city, the Fire Chief nor any employee or official of the city shall be liable for any damage caused by such removal.
(Ord. 68-2016, passed 6-13-2016)
§ 1024.14 NON-LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO GATE.
   Neither the city, Fire Chief nor any employee or official of the city shall be liable for damage to a gate if in responding to an emergency or perceived emergency or for any other authorized purpose city employees or officials deem it necessary to damage or remove the gate to gain access to any gated community or gated community lot.
(Ord. 68-2016, passed 6-13-2016)
§ 1024.15 DIRECTIONAL BARRIERS PROHIBITED.
   Direction-limiting devices, such as tire spikes, are not permitted on any fire access road.
(Ord. 68-2016, passed 6-13-2016)
§ 1024.16 EXISTING GATES.
   The owners of gates already in existence on the effective date of this chapter must comply with the provisions of this chapter and obtain permits for such gates or remove such gates within 180 days after the effective date of this chapter.
(Ord. 68-2016, passed 6-13-2016)

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