(A) The location of emergency vehicle lanes shall be established by the Fire Chief, or his or her designee. The Fire Chief, or his or her designee, can require signage or striping, or any combination. When striping is required by the Fire Chief, or his or her designee, emergency vehicle lanes shall comply with the specification outlined in the Noblesville Fire Department Fire Lane Specifications List which is maintained at the office of the Noblesville Fire Prevention Bureau Inspection Division. The erection and maintenance of emergency lane signs and striping shall be the responsibility of the property owner. All markings shall remain in good visible condition as determined by the Fire Chief, or his or her designee.
(B) The parking, stopping, or standing of any object or personal property, including motor vehicles, or any other obstruction in established fire lanes on private or public property, shall be prohibited.
(C) Any vehicle or personal property found to be obstructing an emergency vehicle lane shall, with the consent of the owner, lessee, or other person in possession or control of the real estate where the emergency vehicle lane has been established, be towed away or removed at the request of the Fire Chief, or his or her designee, or law enforcement officer. The owner of the towed or removed property shall be responsible for all towing charges and resulting storage charges incurred during the process of removing the obstruction. The owner of any personal property or motor vehicle found in violation of this section shall be subject to a fine in the amount of $15, up to a maximum of $100.
(D) In non-emergency situations, the Fire Chief, or his or her designee, shall obtain from each property owner, lessee, or person in possession of property covered by this Fire Prevention Code, an affidavit granting permission and their consent to the towing away or removal of any obstruction or personal property which is obstructing emergency vehicle lanes. The original affidavit from each property owner shall be filed in the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office with copies on file in the offices of the Fire Chief and the Police Chief.
(E) In emergency situations, the Fire Chief, or his or her designee, can order the towing away or removal of any obstruction or personal property which is obstructing emergency vehicle lanes without permission from the property owner or lessee.
(Ord. 50-10-09, passed 10-27-09) Penalty, see § 92.999