1509.01 ESTABLISHING FIRE LANES.
The Chief of the Fire Department is hereby authorized to establish fire lanes on either public or private property within the City upon finding that the following conditions exist:
(a) That a fire lane is necessary for safeguarding life and property from the hazards of fire and explosion and for the use and occupancy of buildings and structures and adjacent property.
(b) That the fire lane is incident to a retail, commercial or manufacturing use or other use where it can reasonably be expected that the public will assemble in sufficient numbers so that the presence of the public and their motor vehicles, if not controlled will interfere with the operation of fire fighting equipment and personnel and the egress of occupants in the cases of fire.
(Ord. 85456. Passed 2-7-73.)
1509.02 SPECIFICATIONS.
Fire lanes shall be of such width as is reasonably determined by the Fire Chief as necessary to permit access and operation of fire fighting equipment and personnel and the egress of occupants. Fire lanes shall a suitable marked by appropriate markings on the ground or by displaying adequate signs, or both. The markings shall be placed and maintained by the property owner in accordance with color and design as prescribed by the Deputy Director of Public Works. (Ord. 85456. Passed 2-7-73.)
1509.03 OBSTRUCTIONS PROHIBITED.
No person shall obstruct a fire lane by parking, stopping or leaving stand a motor vehicle whether such a vehicle is attended or unattended, by constructing a fence or other barricade, or in any manner whatsoever a barricade or fence which is readily removable or through which access may be gained by fire fighting equipment and personnel without delay shall not be prohibited by the terms of this section. Any such permitted barricade or fence shall not be locked in any manner. (Ord. 85456. Passed 2-7-73.)
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