(a) Whenever there is a firm forecast of snow predicted to accumulate two inches or more by the United States Weather Bureau at Toledo or whenever snow reaches an accumulation of two inches or more, a snow emergency shall be deemed to exist.
(b) Whenever such an emergency exists, the Administrator shall make a reasonable attempt to announce the emergency by informing at least two radio stations with a normal operational range covering the community. However, owners and operators of motor vehicles shall have the responsibility of determining the existing weather conditions and depth or extent of snowfall and of complying with the provisions of this subchapter.
(c) From the inception of a snow emergency as defined in subsection (a) hereof until twenty-four hours thereafter, or until such time as the snow has been removed if such time is sooner, no owner of any vehicle shall permit the same to park or stand upon any street in the Village.
(d) Any motor vehicle parked in violation of this subchapter may be impounded or towed by a duly-authorized officer or employee of the Village. The Chief of Police shall attempt to notify the owner of the vehicle, as soon as it is reasonably possible, as to the removal and location of the vehicle. The owner of the vehicle shall be liable for any towing charges.
(e) No person shall cause or permit snow to be moved, placed, or stored over or on any portion of the paved right-of-way of any street from any location on private property.
(Ord. 1360. Passed 6-21-82.)
(f) Thirty-six hours after the snowfall has ended, no owner or occupant of lands abutting a sidewalk shall fail to keep the sidewalk free from snow.
(Ord. 97-2. Passed 3-3-97.)