(A) 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 as follows:
(1) 1st Offense: $25;
(2) 2nd Offense: $50;
(3) 3rd Offense: $75;
(4) 4th Offense: $100; and
(5) 5th Offense: $500.
(B) 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 chapter, 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 Police Chief.
(C) 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. 2017-35, passed 12-19-2017)