(a) As used in this section, “snow emergency” means a firm forecast of snow predicted to accumulate to two inches or more by the United States Weather Bureau at Toledo or whenever snow reaches an accumulation of two inches or more.
(b) From the inception of a snow emergency as defined in subsection (a) hereof until forty-eight 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 of the parts of the following streets:
Main Street
Fourth Street
Eleventh Street (J-6)
Agner Street
Pratt Street
Locust Street
Oak Street
Taft Street
Elm Street to Perry Street
Perry Street to Elm Street
Maple Street
Provided, however, that vehicles may be parked for a period of not longer than fifteen minutes for actual loading or unloading of passengers or property; provided further that snow removal equipment is not being operated on such street and that no other ordinance restricting parking is violated thereby.
(c) Whenever such an emergency exists the Mayor shall make reasonable attempt to announce the emergency by informing at least two radio stations with a normal operating range covering the community. However, owners and operators of motor vehicles shall have the responsibility of determining existing weather conditions and depth or extent of snowfall, and of complying with the provisions of this chapter.
(d) Any motor vehicle parked in violation of this chapter may be impounded or moved to an adjacent street by a duly authorized officer or employee of the Village. The Chief of Police shall attempt to notify the owner of such vehicle as soon as it is reasonably possible as to the removal or relocation of such vehicle. The owner of such vehicle shall be liable for any towing charge. (Ord. 1268. Passed 9-24-90.)
(e) Whoever violates any provision of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor on a first offense; on a second offense within one year after the first offense, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree; on each subsequent offense within one year after the first offense, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.