(a) Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be guilty of an infraction. Any person convicted of an infraction under the provisions of this Chapter shall be punished upon a first conviction by a fine not exceeding $100, and for a second conviction of a fine not exceeding $200, and for a third or any subsequent conviction within a one-year period by a fine not exceeding $500. Such infractions shall be processed in accordance with California Vehicle Code Sections 40200-40230.
(b) Each such person is guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of this Chapter is committed, continued or permitted by such person and shall be punished accordingly.
(c) When, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, or his or her designee, any fire lane is so obstructed by any object, material or vehicle that it might delay or impede the ingress or egress of occupants or fire apparatus for fire suppression, emergency medical or rescue, then such object, material or vehicle shall be immediately removed upon order of the Fire Chief or his or her designee. When such obstruction is a vehicle, it shall be immediately removed by the owner or the Fire Chief or his or her designee may order it removed and impounded.
(Ord. 239, passed 12-13-2023)