2970-26 Ordinance Mt. Pleasant Ave Speed Limit Change (v1 djh).doc.pdf

2970-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC, SUBSECTION 7-29.1, SPEED LIMITS IN GENERAL, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE WHEREAS, The Township Council of the Township of West Orange (the “Township”), have an interest in the efficient administration of government services and protecting and advancing the public health and safety; 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 Council of the Township of West Orange, finds it in the interest of public safety to establish Speed Limits on Mount Pleasant Avenue (CR 660 and CR 577) of 25 miles per hour for the stretch of road between Prospect Avenue and Gregory Avenue, and 35 miles per hour for the stretch of road between Gregory Avenue and Main Street; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A.39:4-98(b) 1 & 2, the Township desires to amend Chapter 7, “Traffic,” Section 29.1, “Speed Limits in General,” of the Township Municipal Code to change the posted Speed Limit on Mount Pleasant Avenue (CR 660 and CR 577); and NOW THEREFORE, 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. Recitals. The foregoing whereas clauses are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Section 2. Subsection 7-29.1, “ Speed Limits in General,” of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange is hereby supplemented and amended as follows: Note: Additions are shown in bold and underline and deletions are shown as strikethrough. Name of Street Direction Speed Limit Location Mount Pleasant Avenue Both 25 mph From Prospect Avenue to Jones Place

Mount Pleasant Avenue Both 25 mph From Prospect (CR 577) Avenue to Gregory Avenue Mount Pleasant Avenue Both 35 mph From Gregory (CR 660) Avenue to Main Street 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 is subject to the consent, by Resolution, of the Essex County Commissioners, and shall take effect upon final passage and publication in accordance with the 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 28th day of April, 2026, and the same came up for final passage at the regular meeting of the Township Council held on the 12th day of May, 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 Introduced: April 14, 2026 Adopted: April 28, 2026

2970-26 Legislative History The Ordinance, which amends the Traffic Regulations of the Township, establishes a Speed Limit of 25 miles per hour (mph) on Mount Pleasant Avenue, between Prospect Avenue and Gregory Avenue, and establishes a 35 miles per hour (mph) limit between Gregory Avenue and Main Street. These changes are implemented at the request of the Essex County Engineer prior to the installation of new speed limit signs. The Municipal Engineer, in conjunction with and having the support of the West Orange Chief of Police agreed upon the 35MPH limit from Gregory Avenue to Main Street based on the review of data on vehicular speeds and vehicular volumes along Mount Pleasant Avenue and crash data. The Municipal Engineer has determined that the criteria of the New Jersey Department of Transportation and N.J.S.A. 39:4-98(b) 1 & 2 were met to establish these Speed Limits.