a. Whenever in the opinion of the Director of Public Works, or designee, an emergency exists in the City or in a section or sections thereof because of snow, freezing rain, sleet, ice, snow drifts or other natural phenomena which creates or is likely to create hazardous road conditions, impedes the free movement of emergency vehicles, or otherwise endangers the safety and welfare of the community, the Director of Public Works, or designee, may restrict the use of public rights-of-way for a period of up to ninety-six (96) hours. Where in the opinion of the Director of Public Works, or designee, such emergency continues to exist for a period in excess of ninety-six (96) hours, successive restrictions may be declared.
b. Snow emergency plow routes shall be designated by the Director of Public Works, or designee. Vehicles shall not be stopped, parked or left unattended in such a way as to block or impede clearing of these routes for the duration of the emergency. This provision shall not prohibit the stopping of vehicles for periods sufficient to load or discharge passengers.
(Ord. BG2001-46, 10/16/2001; Ord. BG2019-53, 12/17/2019)