This chapter is known and may be cited as the "Broomfield Fire Lanes Ordinance." (Ord. 1858 §1, 2008)

As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them:

(A) Fire department means the North Metro Fire Rescue District. The city is located entirely within said district.

(B) Fire lane means that portion of any public or private property designated pursuant to the provisions of this chapter for the safe and unobstructed passage of firefighting vehicles, equipment, and personnel.

(C) Fire safety area means that portion of any public or private property designated pursuant to the provisions of this chapter to be kept clear of obstruction for purposes of access to water taps, fire hydrants, electrical or other utility outlets, or for purposes of access to or utilization of fire-prevention facilities or equipment.

(D) Traffic engineer means the city engineer of the city. (Ord. 1858 §1, 2008)

(A) Every fire lane or fire safety area shall be designated in writing, including a drawing, diagram, plat, or map with sufficient detail to establish with reasonable certainty the location and dimensions of such fire lane or fire safety area. Such designation
shall be approved by the fire department and by the city's traffic engineer, and shall be filed in the office of the traffic engineer. Any designation which includes a portion of a state highway shall also be approved by the division of highways of the Colorado highway department.

(B) Upon the filing of the designation of a fire lane or fire safety area located on public property, or located on private property and so designated with the consent of the owner of such property, the traffic engineer may cause such fire lane or fire safety area to be scheduled and signposted as provided by this chapter.

(C) Upon the filing of the designation of a fire lane or fire safety area located on private property and so designated without the consent of the owner of such property, the city traffic engineer shall issue and serve upon such owner, by certified mail, a notice describing the fire lane or fire safety area so designated, and notifying such owner that the designation of the fire lane or fire safety area shall take effect on a date certain, not less than fifteen days thereafter, unless request for modification or relief therefrom is received by the traffic engineer within such time. If no request for modification or relief therefrom is received by the traffic engineer within the time provided by the notice and this section, the traffic engineer may cause the fire lane or fire safety area to be scheduled and signposted as provided by this chapter.

(D) Upon receipt of a request for modification of or for relief from a designation of a fire lane or fire safety area pursuant to this chapter, the traffic engineer may conduct or cause to be conducted such further investigation as may be required, and thereafter affirm, revoke, or modify the designation. If the owner consents to the decision of the traffic engineer, the traffic engineer may cause such fire lane or fire safety area to be scheduled and signposted as provided by this chapter.

(E) If the owner does not agree with the decision of the traffic engineer on such request for modification or relief, the owner may appeal such decision to the city council. Upon the final designation of such fire lane or fire safety area, the traffic engineer may cause the same to be scheduled and signposted as provided by this chapter. (Ord. 1858 §1, 2008)

Every fire lane or fire safety zone designated and scheduled pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be posted by the traffic engineer with one or more official signs giving notice of restrictions or prohibitions authorized by this chapter. (Ord. 1858 §1, 2008)

The traffic engineer shall cause records to be kept of all fire lanes and fire safety zones designated pursuant to this chapter. Such records shall be open to public inspection during business hours, and copies thereof shall be made available to courts and other concerned agencies, officials, and persons requesting the same.

When official signs are posted giving notice of a fire lane:

(A) No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle in a fire lane, or portion thereof, posted to prohibit stopping, standing, or parking;

(B) No person shall stop or park a vehicle in a fire lane, or portion thereof, posted to prohibit standing or parking;

(C) No person shall park a vehicle in a fire lane or any portion thereof; and

(D) No person shall obstruct a fire lane by means of any structure or object other than a vehicle. (Ord. 1858 §1, 2008)

When official signs are posted giving notice of a fire safety area:

(A) No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle in a fire safety area; and

(B) No person shall obstruct a fire safety area by storing, placing, or leaving therein any object, property, or thing. (Ord. 1858 §1, 2008)

Nothing in sections 15-20-060 and 15-20-070 shall be construed to prohibit persons from walking or standing on or crossing a fire lane or fire safety area. (Ord. 1858 §1, 2008)