2969-26 Ordinance Amending Chapter 7-32.2 Restricted Parking Zones.doc.pdf

2969-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 7, “TRAFFIC,” SECTION 32.2, “RESTRICTED PARKING ZONES,” OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE WHEREAS, The Mayor and Council of the Township of West Orange (the “Township”), have an interest in the efficient administration of government services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-1, the governing body of a municipality may make, amend, repeal, and enforce such other ordinances, regulations, rules and by-laws not contrary to the laws of this State or Federal Government, as it may deem necessary and proper for the good of government, order and protection of person and property, and for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants, and as may be necessary to carry into effect the powers and duties conferred and imposed by this subtitle, or by any law; and WHEREAS, the Township desires to amend Chapter 7, “Traffic,” Section 32.2, “Restricted Parking Zones,” of the Township Municipal Code to add additional restricted zones for use by resident with disabilities; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Township Council of the Township of West Orange, in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey, being the governing body thereof, that Section 32.2, “Restricted Parking Zones,” of Chapter 7 “Traffic,” shall be amended as follows. Section 1. RECITALS. The foregoing whereas clauses are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Section 2. Chapter 7, “Traffic,” Section 32.2, “Restricted Parking Zones,” to add additional restricted parking zones as follows. Note: Additions are shown in bold and underline and deletions are shown as strikethrough. § 7-32.2 Restricted Parking Zones Residence Address No. of Spaces Location 74 Harrison Avenue 1 Beginning 32 feet south of the southerly curb line of Chestnut Street extended, and extending 20 feet south. 25 Virginia Avenue 1 Beginning 163 feet west of the

Westerly curb line of Winfield Street extended and extending 20 feet west. 82 High Street 1 Beginning 424 feet south of the Southerly curb line of Chestnut Street extended and extending 20 feet south. 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. NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above Ordinance was introduced and passed on first reading at the regular meeting of the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, County of Essex, State of New Jersey held in the Municipal Building on the 24th day of March, 2026, and the same came up for final passage at the regular meeting of the Township Council held on the 10th day of April, 2026, at which time, after persons interested were given the opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance, the same was passed and will be in full force and effect in the Township of West Orange after approval by the Mayor or in accordance with law. Susan McCartney, Mayor Susan Scarpa, Council President Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk

2969-26 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY Restricted Parking Stalls will be established in front of 74 Harrison Avenue, 25 Virginia Avenue, and 82 High Street for the exclusive use of the residents who are in possession of a NJMVC Disability ID and Parking Placard. These Stalls were requested by the residents and are permissible under NJ Statutes Annotated (N.J.S.A.) 39:4-197.7. Parking is permitted in the restricted parking zone except when prohibited by other sections of Chapter 7 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange.