2968-26 Amended Ordinance - PB Signed Report.pdf

Mayor and Township Council Township of West Orange June 4, 2026 Page Three The Board also questions the exemption language set forth in c.4. which states: Exemptions: Activities, gatherings, or other events that may constitute pop-up party under this subsection shall be exempted where the proceeds for the same shall be used for any bona fide charitable organization licensed in the State of New Jersey and/or for political contributions to any bona fide local, state, or federal campaign which has been properly registered with the appropriate authority. As there is no requirement to obtain a permit to host a charitable event or political campaign gathering, enforcement of this provision is illusory. For example, if a person hosting a pop-up party put out a collection jar for a charity or a politician and required each attendee to donate $1.00, the exemption would allow the party to continue under this ordinance. The Board also notes that the ordinance is vague as it does not establish the number of people that would constitute a “pop-up” party or the criteria that should be applied by those departments listed as having the power to enforce the ordinance before issuing a summons. The Board questions why the already existing ordinances in the Township as to noise, parking and selling alcohol and food are insufficient to accomplish the same purpose as appears to be the goal of the “pop-up” party ordinance. Though the proposed ordinance as amended is substantially consistent with the Master Plan, the Board suggests that the ordinance is significantly flawed and unnecessary and we urge the Council to engage the assistance of the Township Police Department, Township Health