2971-26 Ordinance Ammending Chapter 7-32.2 Restricted Parking Zones 4.8.26 (final).doc.pdf

2971-26 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, N.J.S.A. 39:4-197.7. authorizes the restricted parking zones for use by residents with disabilities; 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 residents with disabilities and removing restricted zones no longer needed; 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,” is hereby amended to incorporate the following changes: 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 8 McKinley Avenue 1 Beginning 280 feet west of the westerly curb line of Main Street, and extending 20 feet west. 30 Park Terrace 1 Beginning 443 feet west of the westerly curb line of Main Street, and extending 20 feet west.

9 Cross Street (2551-18) 1 Beginning 109 feet south of the southern curb line of Hazel Avenue, and extending 19 feet south. 111 Chestnut Street (2693-22) 1 Beginning 214 feet west of the point of the westerly curb line of Orange Place extended, and extending 22 feet west. 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 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

2971-26 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY This Ordinance amends and supplements Chapter 7 Traffic, Subsection 32.2 Restricted Parking Zones of the Revised General Ordinances. Restricted Parking Stalls will be established in front of 8 McKinley Avenue and 30 Park Terrace 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 of each location 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. Additionally, two Restricted Parking Stalls will be removed from in front of 111 Chestnut Street and 9 Cross Street because the residents have moved and they are no longer required.