7.110 Regulations of Railroads Operating in the City of Manitowoc – Penalty.

(1) Construction and Maintenance Debris and Materials. In order to minimize the risk of harm to persons who come across construction debris and maintenance materials, all construction debris and maintenance materials created by or used in the necessary tasks pertaining to the operation of any railroad operation located within the City limits shall be removed within a 12-month period beginning at the time of placement.

(2) Maintenance Within the City ROW. When operations of the railroad require work to be completed within the City ROW, 48 hours’ notification of such work shall be given in writing to the City Engineer before such work commences.

(3) Snow Removal in Railway Crossings. The City of Manitowoc will remove the snow located on the track crossings where they intersect public roads. The railroad shall remove snow from the pedestrian crossings at the same tracks and in accordance with other applicable ordinances and agreements.

(4) Penalty. Any railway company, its successors or assigns, or any person or persons in charge, who shall fail, neglect or refuse to comply with any of the provisions of this section, shall be punished by a forfeiture of not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00.

[Ord. 19-853 § 1, 2019. Prior code § 7.11]