HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-18 08-08 CCO THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN CENTER DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Chapter 5 (Fire Prevention and Fire Department) of the
Village Ordinances is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section
reading as follows:
AN ORDINANCE EMPOWERING THE CHIEF
OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH
€,iRE LANES AND PRESC.UBING A PENALTY
Section 5 -401. ORDERS ESTABLISHING FIRE IANES. The Bureau of
Fire Prevention is hereby authorized to order the establishment of fire lanes
on public or private property as may be necessary in order that the travel of
fire equipment may not be interfered with, and that access to fire hydrants
or buildings may not be blocked off. When a fire lane has been ordered to
be established, it shall be marked by a sign bearing the words "No Parking --
Fire Lane" or a similar message. When the fire lane is on public property
or a public right -of -way, the sign or signs shall be erected by the Village,
and when on private property,, they shall be erected by the owner at his own
expense within 30 days after he has been notified of the order. Thereafter,
no person shall leave a vehicle unattended or otherwise occupy or obstruct
the fire lane.
Section 5 -402. PENALTY. Any person violating any provision of this
ordinance or any order made pursuant thereto, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
and subject to a fine not exceeding $100, 00, or imprisonment for a period not
exceeding 90 days with costs of prosecution in either case to be added. Each
day's violation after notice thereof shall constitute a separate offense.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately
upon its adoption and publication.
Adopted this 8th day of August, 1966.
Mayor r
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Clerk