(a) Whenever there is a firm forecast of snow predicted to accumulate to four inches or more by the United States Weather Bureau at Toledo or whenever snow reaches an accumulation of four inches or more, a snow emergency shall be deemed to exist.
(b) (1) From the inception of a snow emergency as defined in (a) above until 24 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 on any municipal street.
(2) However, vehicles may be parked for a period of not longer than 15 minutes for the actual loading or unloading of passengers or property of snow removal equipment is not being operated on such street and no other ordinance restricting parking is violated thereby.
(c) Whenever such an emergency exists, the Municipal Administrator shall make a 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 section.
(d) Any motor vehicle parked in violation of this section may be impounded or moved to an adjacent street by a duly authorized officer or employee of the Municipality. 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 charges.
(1980 Code 76.13; Ord. 40-68.)
(1980 Code 76.13; Ord. 40-68.)
(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.