§ 10.32.130. Fire lanes.

A.

It is unlawful to obstruct or park a vehicle blocking a fire lane.

B.

It is unlawful to obstruct or park a vehicle blocking a private way from access for fire apparatus to any building.

C.

Any object or vehicle blocking or parked to obstruct any fire lane, private way, private or municipal parking area in violation of this section may be removed or towed by the city at the expense of the owner of the obstruction and without liability to the city.

D.

The cost of marking of fire lanes and the posting and erecting of signs prohibiting parking on private property shall be the responsibility of the owner; the fire lanes and signs shall be authorized by the chief of police, and it shall be his or her duty to place and maintain all the official traffic signs, signals, markings and safety zones required under this section (See Section 10.12.010).

E.

Areas designated as fire lanes are listed in Schedule XII of this title.

(C.O.83-52 § 48 (part): C.O. 78-994/79-994 (part): C.O. 77-691: prior revision § 12-71 (part))