2986-26 Ordinance - Permit Parking - Quimby-Redlined 8.4.26.pdf

2986-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 7 “TRAFFIC,” OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE TO ESTABLISH SECTION 47, “RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM,” FOR RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AT QUIMBY PLACE 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, Quimby Place endures significant traffic flow and pedestrian activity, which has caused difficulty for many residents that live on Pillot QuimbyPlace to find parking; 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 Governing Body of the Township of West Orange finds that it is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants to explore innovative solutions to respond to the residents’ parking demands on Quimby Place; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Township of West Orange desires to implement a Residential Permit Parking Program (the “ Program”) identical to the residential parking permit program recently enacted for Pillot place; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body has directed the appropriate departments to take all necessary actions to implement the Program, including signage adjustments and public outreach efforts to inform residents, businesses, and stakeholders; 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 47 “Residential Permit Parking Program” 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 47 “Residential Permit Parking Program” is hereby amended as follows: Deleted:

ing whereas clauses are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Section 2. Chapter 7, “Traffic,” Section 47 “Residential Permit Parking Program” is hereby amended as follows: Deleted: 2983 Formatted: Font color: Red Deleted: PILOT Deleted: A Deleted: PILLOT Deleted: , FOR A LIMITED TIME PURSUANT TO A PILOT PROGRAM… Deleted: Pillot Formatted: Font color: Red, Strikethrough Deleted: WHEREAS, current parking regulations on Pillot Place, restrict parking to one side of the street due to insufficient roadway width; and ¶ ¶ Deleted: Pillot Deleted: Pilot Deleted: Pilot Deleted: , effective from September 1August 31, 2026, to automatically terminateexpire on December 31, 2026, and to renew annually thereafter, temporarily permit parking on Pillot Place, only to residents of that street who are approved by application and obtain a Permit Parking Decal, to assess the feasibility and viability of permanent permit parking on Pillot Place; and … Deleted: Pilot Deleted: WHEREAS, the West Orange Police Department has been directed to detail the outcomes of the Pilot Program shall be presented to the Governing Body for review and consideration within 60 days of initiating the Pilot Program and prior to the end of the Pilot Program; and¶ Deleted: Pilot Deleted: created Deleted: Pilot Deleted: created