(A) Orders establishing. The Fire Marshal may order the establishment of fire lanes on public or private property as may be necessary for travel of fire equipment and access to fire protection devices or buildings. When a fire lane has been ordered to be established, it shall be marked by a sign and painting of curbs and roadways according to the Minnesota Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and as approved by the Fire Marshal bearing the words “No Parking - Fire Lane”. If there is a curb in the fire lane, it must be painted yellow. The Fire Marshal may require the fire lane to be outlined in yellow on the pavement. When the fire lane is on public property or a public right-of-way, the sign or signs will be erected by the city. When the fire lane is on private property, the sign or signs will be erected by the owner at the owner’s expense as directed by the Fire Chief. The signs must be erected within 30 days after notice of the order.
(B) Obstruction; impoundment. No person may leave a vehicle or other object unattended or otherwise occupy or obstruct a fire lane. When any motor vehicle or other object occupies or obstructs any duly designated fire lane in a manner inconsistent with the land’s intended use for fire protection purposes, or prevents access to any fire hydrant or fire protection device in the normal and usual manner by fire protection personnel and equipment, the Fire Marshal or Police Department personnel may order the impoundment of the vehicle or other object. No vehicle impounded pursuant to the provisions of this section may be released until a release is obtained from the Police Department and all towing and storing charges have been paid.
(Prior Code, § 97.06) (Ord. 08-001, passed 4-8-2008) Penalty, see § 97.99