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4 ○ Why someone collecting money faces severe penalties while someone creating the same disturbance without charging admission would not - Ms. McGovern identified several drafting issues: ○ The ordinance refers to "the residential district," implying only one district exists ○ It should instead refer more broadly to residential districts - She questioned whether the ordinance also covers: ○ Apartments in mixed-use buildings. ○ Other residential uses outside traditional residential zones. ■ Council President Scarpa responded that the ordinance is intended to cover residential properties generally, including rented homes. ○ Ms. McGovern suggested: ■ The ordinance should focus on residential buildings or residences, rather than zoning districts ■ A residence located in a non-residential zone (such as a legal pre-existing home in an industrial district) should still be covered - Ms. McGovern also observed that many Board members were questioning whether existing ordinances already address nuisance parties and asked what gap this ordinance is intended to fill. ○ Council President Scarpa answered that existing laws have not adequately addressed the persistent problem and that the Council needed clarity - Council President Scarpa stated that many problematic events occur in homes rented specifically for parties - Chairman Bagoff noted that this description differs from the common understanding of a "pop-up party." - He read a general definition describing a pop-up party as: ○ A temporary event that appears suddenly ○ Often organized quickly through social media ○ Intended to create exclusivity and immediate interest (often driven by FOMO) - He suggested: ○ The ordinance may need to redefine "pop-up party." ○ The township may need to add an explicit definition section. ○ Renting a property in advance does not necessarily fit the traditional meaning of a pop-up event. - Council president Scarpa replied that she would defer to the township attorney Chairman Bagoff made a motion to send the ordinance back to the Council so it could evaluate the Planning Board's comments and determine how to proceed. Motion: Chairman Bagoff Second: Mr. Noborine Alper: Y Mayor McCartney: Y Bagoff: Y Morgan: Y Cardoza (Alt.2): ----- Noborine: Y Guarino: Y Scarpa: Y Kapferer: Y Wilkes: ----