SECTION 1. Section 71.04 of the City Code is hereby amended in its entirety as follows:
71.04 (A) On the occasions of heavy snowfalls, the Public Works Supervisor shall determine when to commence and/or suspend snow plowing operations.
71.04 (B) When snow has accumulated to a depth greater than 1 ½” inches, a “NO PARKING BAN” will be in effect over the entire city. It shall be the responsibility of the duty police officer (sheriff) to cite and/or tow all violators. After the streets are plowed, parking will be permitted.
71.04 (C) Violators of this ordinance will be subject to a $25.00 penalty and in the event that it is necessary that a vehicle be towed away, the cost of the towing, the penalty, and any other related charges will be at the expense of the vehicle owner and will be collected in full before any vehicle is released.
71.04 (D) This ordinance repeals and supersedes all previous snow removal ordinances relating to the removal of snow on public streets in the City of Rockville.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage.
