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c. The maximum cul-de-sac length for the tract specified in the Land Subdivision Chapter, Revised General Ordinance, subsection 32-10.3m. is waived. d. The density computation of the Township's steep slope regulations, subsection 25-28.6m., shall not apply to the tract. (Ord. No. 904-88 § 25-6.10; Ord. No. 1144-92; Ord. No. 1271-94 § 2; Ord. No. 1933-04 §§ 2, 3) 25-32 SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. 25-32.1 Policy. The Township of West Orange recognizes the unique contributions that are made to the Township by the residential, recreational, historic and commercial properties in the Downtown Neighborhoods of West Orange. The Township of West Orange, in consultation with State agencies, other communities in New Jersey and property owners in the Township has determined that a Special Improvement District in the Township dedicated to the preservation and economic revitalization of the neighbor-hoods of Eagle Rock, Tory Corner, St. Mark's and the Valley will improve the quality of life for all residents of West Orange. The Township of West Orange deems it desirable to create a Special Improvement District in anticipation that the Special Improvement District will encourage self-help and self-financing programs within the business community to enhance the commercial viability and attractiveness of the business areas as well as promote economic growth and employment within the Township of West Orange. (Ord. No. 1534-98 § 1) 25-32.2 Definitions. District Management Corporation shall mean the Downtown West Orange Alliance, (also referred to as Corporation), which shall be organized as a nonprofit, tax exempt entity, incorporated pursuant to Title 15A of the New Jersey Statutes and designated by municipal ordinance to receive funds collected by a special assessment within the Special Improvement District, as authorized by this ordinance and amendments thereto. Special Improvement District (also referred to as District) shall mean areas within the Township of West Orange designated by this ordinance as an area in which a special assessment on property within the District shall be imposed for the purposes of promoting the economic, historic preservation and general welfare of the District and the Township.

sessment on property within the District shall be imposed for the purposes of promoting the economic, historic preservation and general welfare of the District and the Township. (Ord. No. 1534-98 § 2; Ord. No. 1570-98 § I; Ord. No. 1602-99 § III) 25-32.3 Findings. a. The area within the Township of West Orange as described by tax block and lot numbers and by street addresses as set forth in Schedule "A" of this ordinance, will benefit from being designated as a Special Improvement District. Schedule "A" will be compiled by the Municipal Tax Assessor annually. Notices and appeal as per subsection 25-32.8 of this ordinance shall apply.* b. The Corporation would provide administrative and other services to benefit the welfare of all those who reside, are employed in or visit the District and the Township of West Orange. c. A special assessment may be imposed and collected by the Township of West Orange Tax Collector on a semi-annual basis, and all of these payments shall be transferred to the * Editor's Note: Schedule A, referred to herein, may be found at the end of this section. 170