Any person who is the owner or operator of a commercial snow removal machinery or vehicle being used or operated on any street or highway, private road or driveway, limited access highway, freeway or interstate highway within the City, shall at all times be responsible for the following:
(a) Maintenance of all equipment in a safe and proper manner.
(b) The operation of such equipment with due and proper care for the safety and welfare of all persons and property.
(c) The exercise of due care in the removal of snow from a private road or driveway so as not to obstruct traffic.
(d) That snow removed from a private road or driveway not be placed upon any public street or highway or sidewalk.
(e) That snow removed not, under any circumstances, be placed upon a public street or highway in such a manner as to interfere with or block delivery of U.S. mail to a roadside mail box or the use of hydrants for fire protection.
(f) That snow from a private roadway or driveway not be placed upon private property without first obtaining the permission of the owner thereof.
The owner and/or operator of commercial snow removal machinery or a commercial snow removal vehicle shall be liable for any and all damage to persons and property, whether public or private, arising out of the improper operation or use of such equipment.
(Ord. 96-143. Passed 9-4-96.)