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1325.05 Establishment of Various Districts Routes and Fire Lanes. Subd. 1. Flammable Liquids. The limits referred to in the MUFC MSFC in which storage of flammable liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited, will include the- entife -Gity those areas of Zones R and R/O The current ordinance language prohibits the storage of flammable liquids within the entire City. The technology, codes & fire experience have changed since this language was enacted and most of these types of storage are now allowed with restrictions It is recommended to allow this type of storage in areas Zoned 1, L -I and C. Subd. 2. Routes for Vehicles Transporting Explosives. The routes referred to in the Mt1€G MSFC for vehicles transporting explosives and blasting agents, are hereby established as follows: (a) Hennepin County Highway 88 (b) County Road C, east of Hennepin County Highway 88 (c) Anthony Lane. Subd. 3. Routes for Vehicles Transporting Hazardous Chemicals. Motor vehicle routes for vehicles transporting hazardous chemicals or dangerous articles, as described in the Mt I€C MSFC, are hereby established as follows: (a) Hennepin County Highway 88 (b) County Road C, east of Hennepin County Highway 88 (c) Anthony Lane. 1325.06 Fire Lanes. Subd. 1. Orders Establishing. The Fire Marshal may order the establishment of fire lanes on public or private property as may be necessary for travel of fire or emerpencv equipment and access to fire hydrants protection devices or buildings. When a fire lane has been ordered to be established, it shall be marked by a-sign signage and oaintinq of curbs anti rnnriwavc �1 1114in- +,. a... _._ .. ." If there is a curb in the fire lane, it must be painted yellow. The Fire Marshal may require the fire lane to be outlined in yellow on the pavement. When the fire lane is on public property or a public right -of -way, the sign or signs will be erected by the City. When the fire lane is on private property, the sign or signs will be erected by the owner at the owner's expense as directed by the Fire Chief. The signs must be erected within 30 days after notice of the order. Subd. 2. Obstruction; Impoundment. No person may leave a vehicle or other object unattended or otherwise occupy or obstruct a fire lane. When any motor vehicle or other object occupies or obstructs any duly designated fire lane in a manner inconsistent with the land's intended use for fire protection purposes, or prevents access to any fire hydrant or fire protection device in the normal and usual manner by fire protection personnel and equipment; the Fire Marshal or Police Department personnel may order the introdaetisn impoundment of the vehicle or other obiect, a#ef- fnakinga lane. No vehicle impounded pursuant to the provisions of this Section may be released until a release is obtained from the Police Department and all towing and storing charges have been paid. Page 11 of 18