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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 8, CHAPTER 8.40, OF THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ADDING SECTIONS 8.40.23 “PARKING IN FIRE LANES PROHIBITED”, 8.40.24 “REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE LANE MARKINGS”, AND 8.40.25 “PENALTY FOR EACH VIOLATION COMMITTED”
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WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas adopted the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, giving the Fire Official power and authority to direct such operation as may be necessary to extinguish or control any fire, and;
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Chapter Six, known as Fire Controls, authorizes the Fire Official to require designated fire lanes deemed necessary for fire department access. The required width of access shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. Installation of "NO PARKING" signs, inhibiting parking, may be required and if installed shall be maintained. The owner or his representative of a building which is adjacent to the fire lane shall be responsible for keeping the fire lane free of obstructions. (Ark. Fire Code, Section 602.6).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, that Title 8, Chapter 8.40, of the Jonesboro Code of Ordinances be amended as follows:
SECTION 1:
(A) Add Section 8.40.23, PARKING IN FIRE LANES PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful for any person, unless duly authorized, or a public officer acting within the scope of their public duties, to park in a designated fire lane.
(B) Add Section 8.40.24, REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE LANE MARKINGS.
All designated fire lane markings must be done in florescent red paint and a sign shall be posted stating the following:
FIRE LANE
"No Parking"
Minimum $50.00 Fine
(C) Add Section 8.40.25, PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNER. Any person violating any of the terms of Section 8.40.23 and/or Section 8.40.24 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for each offenc...
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