Fire Lanes
This page outlines the requirements for marking fire lanes in the City to prevent parking in front of or adjacent to fire hydrants allowing access for firefighting equipment and apparatus.
Fire lane markings are required by the Fire Marshal to ensure the Fire Department has access roads on all proposed an existing public and private roadways as deemed necessary.
A portion of an existing Fire Lane may be converted to a Loading Zone, however it must meet the following criteria. The area to be considered for a Loading Zone must be within the occupant’s property lines.
Prior to designating a Loading Zone a letter shall be on file from either the property manager or property owner requesting this modification to the property. The Loading Zone shall not reduce the available access to less than 20 feet.
- The Loading Zone cannot exceed 50 feet in length.
- The remaining Fire Lane shall not be less than 80 feet in length.
- The Loading Zone shall not block ingress or egress into the occupancy.
- The Loading Zone shall not block handicap accessibility.
- The occupant shall provide a site plan with marked Fire Lanes and Loading Zones, signed and dated.
- The occupant will install and mark the Fire Lanes and Loading Zones so that a clear delineation is made between the two. This marking shall be approved by the Fire Official.
- Abuse of the Fire Lane after a Loading Zone is approved may result in the revocation of the Loading Zone.