FRANKLIN LAKES — Residents are now required to clear snow from fire hydrants near their property under a recently-passed borough ordinance, officials announced.

"Property owners are required to remove snow and ice within a five-foot radius of the perimeter of any fire hydrant on their property," according to the borough website. "The removal of snow and/or ice shall be completed within 12 hours of daylight after the snow has formed or fallen on or around any hydrant."

The measure is a change to the borough's property maintenance code, Patch reported. Violations of the code could carry a maximum fine of $1,000, 300 hours of community service or 90 days behind bars.

