Township Council Meeting — Packet

Section 3. If any provisions of this Ordinance or application thereof, under any circumstances, is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect any of the provisions or applications of this Ordinance that can be given effect without the valid provision(s) or application and to this end, the provisions of the Ordinance are severable. Section 4. All other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 5. This Ordinance will take effect upon final passage, publication in accordance with law and the approval of the Essex County Board of Commissioners since Washington Street is a County Road. SUSAN McCARTNEY, MAYOR SUSAN SCARPA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT KAREN J. CARNEVALE, R.M.C. MUNICIPAL CLERK INTRODUCED: January 6, 2026 ADOPTED: January 20, 2026

2948-26 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY This Ordinance, which amends the Traffic Regulations of the Township, amends the Parking Regulations for Washington Street, east of Watchung Avenue, to create a 15-minute parking zone for the business located at 208 Watchung Avenue. This action is in response to a request for more turnover in the available spaces in the area, which on Watchung Avenue tend to be taken by nearby residents or business patrons who park all day. The time limited parking in this area will be in effect daily from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM. There is no overnight parking in this area between 2 A.M. and 5 A.M. The Parking Regulations for Washington Street west of Watchung Avenue were previously updated in 2024.

2949-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC, ARTICLE 2 SUBSECTION 7-37.1 REGULATION FOR THE MOVEMENT AND PARKING ON MUNICIPAL AND BOARD OF EDUCATION PROPERTY OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 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. Subsection 7-37.1, Regulation for the Movement and Parking of Traffic on Municipal and Board of Education Property, of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange is hereby supplemented and amended as follows: (italic type denotes deletion, bold type denotes addition): c. No Person shall park a vehicle during the designated hours in the following non-permit or non- metered Municipal Property or Parking Yard: PROPERTY LOCATION BLOCK LOT HOURS Township Dog Park 155 42.04 10 P.M.-6 A.M. (Executive Drive) d. No Person shall park a vehicle when roads are snow covered in the following non-permit or non- metered Municipal Property or Parking Yard: PROPERTY LOCATION BLOCK LOT Township Dog Park 155 42.04 (Executive Drive) Section 2. If any provisions of this Ordinance or application thereof, under any circumstances, is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect any of the provisions or applications of this Ordinance that can be given effect without the valid provision(s) or application and to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. Section 3. hereby repealed. All other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are

Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in accordance with law. SUSAN MCCARTNEY, MAYOR SUSAN SCARPA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT KAREN J. CARNEVALE, R.M.C. MUNICIPAL CLERK INTRODUCED: January 20, 2026 ADOPTED: February 10, 2026

2949-26 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY This Ordinance amends Chapter 7-37.1, the Regulation for the Movement and Parking of Traffic on Municipal and Board of Education Property, to add new sections to the ordinance regulating overnight parking by residents in Non-Metered or Non-Permitted Municipal Properties. Additionally, this ordinance will prohibit parking when snow covered to facilitate plowing operations. Specifically, this amendment targets use of the Township’s Dog Park parking lot, but can be tailored for future regulation of additional Municipal Properties.

2950-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC, SUBSECTION 7-32.2 RESTRICTED PARKING ZONES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 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. Subsection 7-32.2, Restricted Parking Zones of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange is hereby supplemented and amended as follows (italic type denotes deletion, bold type denotes addition): 7-32.2 Restricted Parking Zones. Pursuant to N.J.S.A 39:4-197.6, Restricted Parking Zones, as defined in N.J.S.A. 39:4-207.6e, are established in front of the following residences as indicated on the Tax Maps of the Township of West Orange, at the specified locations. Parking within a specific zone is restricted to the motor vehicle issued a permit pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-197.7. In accordance with N.J.S.A., 39:4197.6 parking is permitted in the Restricted Parking Zone except when prohibited in front of the residence by other sections of this Chapter. Residence Address No. of Spaces Location 160 South Valley Road 1 East side. Beginning 153 feet north of the northerly curbline of Meeker Street extended, and extending 20 feet north 148 Chestnut Street 1 Beginning 132 feet east of the easterly curb line of Harrison Avenue extended, and extending 20 feet east. Section 2. 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 3. All other ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency. In the event of any inconsistencies between the AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER www.westorange.org

provisions of this Ordinance and any prior ordinance of the Township, the provisions are hereof shall be determined to govern. All other parts, portions, and provisions of the Ordinances of the Township are hereby ratified and confirmed, except where inconsistent with the terms hereof. Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in accordance with law and upon the approval of the New Jersey Department of Transportation if required. SUSAN MCCARTNEY, MAYOR SUSAN SCARPA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT KAREN J. CARNEVALE, R.M.C. MUNICIPAL CLERK INTRODUCED: January 20, 2026 ADOPTED: February 10, 2026 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER www.westorange.org

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY A Restricted Parking Stall will be established in front of 148 Chestnut Street for the exclusive use of the resident who is in possession of a NJMVC Disability ID and Parking Placard. This Stall was requested by the resident and is 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 of the Township of West Orange. Additionally, a Restricted Parking Stall at 160 South Valley Road will be eliminated at the request of the permittee’s family because it is no longer needed. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER www.westorange.org

2951-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC, SUBSECTIONS 7-7.3 TEMPORARY PARKING PROHIBITION FOR SNOW PLOWING AND REMOVAL, AND 7-14.1c NIGHT PARKING RESTRICTED, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 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. Subsection 7-7.3 Temporary Parking Prohibition for Snow Plowing and Removal, of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange is hereby supplemented and amended as follows: (italic type denotes deletion, bold type denotes addition): Name of Street Side Days Location Kenz Terrace Both All Entire Length Section 2. Subsection 7-14.1c Night Parking Restricted, of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange is hereby supplemented and amended as follows: (italic type denotes deletion, bold type denotes addition): EXCEPTIONS Name of Street Side Location Kenz Terrace Both Entire Length Section 3. All other ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency. In the event of any inconsistencies between the provisions of this Ordinance and any prior ordinance of the Township, the provisions are hereof shall be determined to govern. All other parts, portions, and provisions of the Ordinances of the Township are hereby ratified and confirmed, except where inconsistent with the terms hereof. Section 4. If any provisions of this Ordinance or application thereof, under any circumstances, is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect any of the provisions or applications of this Ordinance that can be given effect without the valid provision(s) or application 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.

SUSAN MCCARTNEY, MAYOR SUSAN SCARPA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT KAREN J. CARNEVALE, R.M.C. MUNICIPAL CLERK INTRODUCED: January 20, 2026 ADOPTED: February 10, 2026