Complete Streets Ordinance Master Plan Consistency Review

January 29, 2025 Page 2 of 3 Master Plan Consistency Review – Ordinance 2891-25 105 Grove Street, Suite 3, Montclair, NJ 07042 • Phone: (973) 954-2677 • www.NishuaneGroup.com The Ordinance proposes to incorporate Complete Streets and sustainable Green Streets design elements, such as green stormwater infrastructure, traffic calming treatments, shade trees, and the use of recycled materials, to protect and create a healthier natural and social environment, improve air and water quality, and reduce localized flooding. Further, Complete and Green Streets implementation provides the opportunity to enhance the historic character of our communities and our understanding of our shared history in a way that promotes the economic and social vitality of our communities and should be considered in the design of infrastructure improvements. The proposed amended and supplemented Chapter 2-61: “Pedestrian Safety Advisory Board” of the Township’s Revised General Ordinances will also include a “Complete and Green Streets Policy” which is made part of the Revised General Ordinance at, Chapter 2, Subsection 61.7 – West Orange Complete and Green Streets Policy. Consistency with the Township of West Orange 2019 Master Plan Update The proposed Ordinance 2891-25 seeks to improve safety on the Township’s roadways by implementing a new policy which will integrate elements of Complete Streets with sustainable “Green” design elements. The Township’s Master Plan 2019 Update references the goal and recommendation of improving the Township’s roadway network through promotion of the Complete Streets framework. In the Plan Element Amendments, Section V. Circulation, B. Existing Conditions, Issues and Recommendations, the Plan recommends the follow, • “Create a Complete Streets checklist for development applications to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment. • Enact a Complete Streets ordinance, which incorporates green design features. • Incorporate green streets and infrastructure, in furtherance of New Jersey’s updated stormwater management rules.” In the Plan Element Amendments, Section VIII. Sustainability, E. Core Topics – Land Use and Mobility, the Plan further recommends the follow, • “Implementing the Township’s existing Complete Streets policy by adopting a complete street development checklist and/or ordinance to ensure that roads are designed for all users, not just

e follow, • “Implementing the Township’s existing Complete Streets policy by adopting a complete street development checklist and/or ordinance to ensure that roads are designed for all users, not just automobiles, and connect to local destinations. • Incorporate sustainability measures into Complete Streets requirements.”