A snow emergency Level 1 or 2, as established in this chapter, may be declared by the Shift Commander of the Police Department or Operations Superintendent; however, a snow emergency Level 3, as established in this chapter, shall only be declared by the City Manager or in the absence of the City Manager, the acting City Manager, or in the absence of both, the Council President. The level determination is in the sole discretion of the person calling the emergency. When a snow emergency is declared, notice shall be given to the public as follows or similar thereto for the respective level in order to enforce the same:
Level 1: “Streets and roadways are hazardous. Extra caution is advisable when driving.”
Level 2: “Streets and roadways require caution when driving, only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the streets and roadways. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. No parking is allowed on posted snow emergency routes and zones or other restricted areas as announced. Violators will be subject to towing, towing fees, storage fees and normal parking charges.”
Level 3: “All streets and roadways in Napoleon are closed for travel except to emergency personnel, snow removal personnel, persons in case of a life threatening emergency, or persons removing their vehicle from a snow removal zone or route, unless otherwise duly authorized. Extreme caution is advisable for those authorized motorists. Unauthorized motorists will subject themselves to a traffic citation. No parking is allowed on posted snow emergency routes and zones or other restricted areas as announced. Violators will be subject to towing, towing fee, storage fees and normal parking violations. Employers are cautioned on having employees report to work.”
(Ord. 8-00. Passed 1-3-00.)
(Ord. 8-00. Passed 1-3-00.)