A. All internal drive aisles and parking lots shall permit the travel of the fire department's largest vehicle, including adequate accommodation of the vehicle's turning needs. Approval of unique design solutions to accommodate fire access may be granted by the city council if, the solutions proposed are recommended by the West Des Moines fire department.
B. At the discretion of the city's fire marshal, "no parking fire lane" areas may be established as necessary to ensure efficient movement and access of the firetrucks. The developer of specific lots on which the fire lanes are located shall be responsible for the procurement and erection of approved fire lane signage.
C. All access drives and drive aisles shall maintain a minimum of twenty feet (20') of clear pavement.
D. A minimum of fourteen feet (14') of vertical clearance over the travel portion shall be maintained at all times over all vehicle travelways.
E. The developer or its designee shall be responsible for enforcement of no parking lanes and maintaining adequate clearance of structures and vegetation along and above all vehicle travelways regardless if public or private.
F. Adequate fire access as determined by the city of West Des Moines fire marshal shall be provided to built areas and to those under construction in Jordan West at all times. (Ord. 2097, 6-29-2015)