2909-25 HC spaces 26 Babcock-119 Elm-268 Watchung-39 Washington-Police HQ.pdf

2909-25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC, SUBSECTION 7-32.2 RESTRICTED PARKING ZONES OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey as follows: Section 1. Subsections 7-32.2, Restricted Parking Zones of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange is hereby supplemented and amended as follows (italic type denotes deletion, bold type denotes addition): 7-32.2 Restricted Parking Zones. Pursuant to N.J.S.A 39:4-197.6, Restricted Parking Zones, as defined in N.J.S.A. 39:4-207.6e, are established in front of the following residences as indicated on the Tax Maps of the Township of West Orange, at the specified locations. Parking within a specific zone is restricted to the motor vehicle issued a permit pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-197.7. In accordance with N.J.S.A., 39:4-197.6 parking is permitted in the Restricted Parking Zone except when prohibited in front of the residence by other sections of this Chapter. Residence Address No. of Spaces Location 26 Babcock Place 1 Beginning 195 feet east of the easterly curb line of Main Street extended, and extending 20 feet east. 268 Watchung Avenue 1 Beginning 348 feet north of the northerly curb line of Alden Street, and extending 20 feet north. 39 Washington Street (on High Street) 1 Beginning 55 feet north of the northerly curb line of Washington Street and extending 20 feet north. Section 2. Subsections 7-32.3, Handicapped Parking in Municipal Parking Lots and Board of Education Property of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange is hereby supplemented and amended as follows (italic type denotes deletion, bold type denotes addition):

Pursuant to N.J.S.A 39:4-197, Municipal Plaza Parking Lot #6 is designated in part as a Handicapped Parking Area. Such spaces are for use by persons who have been issued special identification cards, plates or placards by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission or a temporary card issued by the Chief of Police. Parking Lot Parking Space(s) Time limit 6 First two stalls on the east side of the Lindsay Avenue entrance. 1 hour 6 First two stalls on the west side of the Lindsay Avenue entrance, facing south. None Section 3. If any provision of this Ordinance or application thereof, under any circumstances, is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect any other provisions or applications of this Ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision(s) or application(s) and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. All other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in accordance with law and upon the approval of the New Jersey Department of Transportation if required. Susan McCartney, Mayor Joe Krakoviak, Council President Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C., Municipal Clerk Introduced: March 25, 2025 Adopted: April 8, 2025

2909-25 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY This Ordinance is in response to requests from handicapped residents who reside at 26 Babcock Place, 268 Watchung Avenue, and 39 Washington Street. By adopting this Ordinance, the Township will establish a handicapped parking stall adjacent to each of these addresses. In the case of 39 Washington Street, the stall will be placed on the side of the home on High Street, because the resident’s access if from that side. Such parking stalls are permissible under the laws of New Jersey, and they are designated as Restricted Parking Zones. All other Parking Ordinances under this chapter apply and supersede the use of these restricted spaces. Additionally, two Handicapped Stalls located in Municipal Plaza nearest the Police Building will get limits of 1 hour parking for the convenience of residents that have business there. Two other stalls will be designated Handicapped for use of employees or others that need to park all day.