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indings of the Rent Leveling Board shall be amended as follows. Note: Additions are shown in bold and underline and deletions are shown as strikethrough. Additions are indicated in bold and underline; deletions are delineated via strikethrough

Chapter 15, Rent Control § 2.6 Notice of Tenants’ Rights a. Every lease shall contain a provision which shall advise the tenant in a conspicuous manner of the name and address of the Rent Leveling Board, the maximum rent allowable, the tenant’s right to object to a proposed rental increase, and the tenant’s right to a hearing before the Rent Leveling Board if objection is filed within 30 days of notification of any proposed rental increase. This notice of tenants’ rights shall be given at the inception of every lease and annually in the case of renewals. In the case of a periodic tenant, the same notice of tenant’s rights shall be given at the inception and at the anniversary of each tenancy. b. Appeals of findings of the Rent Leveling Board may be made to a court of competent jurisdiction within forty-five (45) days of receipt of the formal Board resolution pursuant to New Jersey Court Rule 4:69 Section 3. Any ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 4. law. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication according to Susan McCartney, Mayor Susan Scarpa, Council President Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk INTRODUCED: March 10, 2026 ADOPTED: March 24, 2026

2954-26 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY To follow

2955-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, “LAND USE REGULATIONS,” SECTION 47.5, “ORGANIZATION,” OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE TO PERMIT SUCCESSIVE TERMS AS CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-CHAIRPERSON 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, Section 25-47.5 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange (the “Township Code”) currently states that members of the Township of West Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment (the “Board”) may not serve successive terms as Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson; and WHEREAS, the positions of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson require a working knowledge of Municipal Land Use Law and other complex rules and regulations; and WHEREAS, extensive experience, professionalism and familiarity with Board procedures, local residents and conditions and Township day-to-day operations are essential for Board Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons to lead an effective Zoning Board of Adjustment; and WHEREAS, the members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Township Council wish to eliminate this provision so as to allow successive terms of Board Chairpersons and ViceChairpersons. 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 47.5, “Organization,” of Chapter 25, “Land Use Regulations,” 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 25, “Land Use Regulations,” Section 47.5, “Organization,” shall be amended as follows.

§ 25-47.5 Organization 1. Section 25-47.5(a) of the Township Code is revised to reflect the following: a. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson from its members. Each shall serve in such capacity for one year, dated from January 1 of the calendar year in which elected. 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. with law. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in accordance Susan McCartney, Mayor Susan Scarpa, Council President Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk INTRODUCED: March 10, 2026 ADOPTED: after PB review

2957-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” SECTION 18.2, “FUNCTIONS OF THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT,” 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, the Township desires to amend Chapter 2, “Administration,” Section 18.2, “Functions of the Engineering Department,” of the Township Municipal Code to define and clarify the duties of the Engineering Department; 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 18.2 “Functions of the Engineering Department,” of Chapter 2 “Administration,” 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 2, “Administration,” Section 18.2, “Functions of the Engineering Department,” to clarify and enumerate the duties and functions of the Engineering Department, shall be amended as follows. Note: Additions are shown in bold and underline and deletions are shown as strikethrough. § 2-18.2 Functions of the Engineering Department. Under the direction and supervision of the Municipal Engineer, the Department of Engineering shall: a. Prepare, or cause to be prepared, plans and specifications for public works in conjunction with their staff and improvements undertaken by the Township, either on force account or by public contract. b. Supervise the performance of contracts for public works, the amounts due and payable thereunder.

c. Provide and maintain surveys, maps, plans, specifications and operating records with respect to capital improvement projects, public works and facilities owned or operated by the Township. d. Supervise and direct the installation and administration of departmental records, payroll and inventory controls, and cost analyses. e. Provide all engineering and mechanical services required by any department office or agency of the Township government, except as otherwise directed by the Mayor or Business Administrator. f. Study and report upon the technical requirements of street lighting and traffic control. g. Supervise and enforce the Township's interest in public contracts for fire, hydrant service, street lighting, joint outlet sewer maintenance. h. Provide technical and engineering advice and assistance to other Township Departments as needed. i. Construction oversight of capital improvement projects to municipal roadways inclusive of storm and sanitary sewers, sidewalks, pathways, and other facilities within the municipal right-of-way (R.O.W.). j. Issuance and inspection of road opening, sidewalk, curb, dumpster and sewer connection and capping permits within the municipal right-of-way (R.O.W.). k. Supervise the preparation of tax maps and municipal mapping. l. Issuance of tree removal permits and exemption reports. m. Conduct annual registration of tree contractors permitted to work within the Township. n. Review grading, pool and plot plans for zoning and building permits. o. Coordinate, report streetlight outages and request light improvements to Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) on behalf of the residents and capital improvement projects. p. Prepare grant applications, concept plans and cost estimates. q. Manage municipally and grant funded projects from bid phase through construction and closeout. r. Manage hiring of consultants; develop requests for proposals, review, and coordinate consultant work. s. Prepare and assist legal department with resolutions, ordinances, ordinance amendments, reports, presentations, and public correspondence. t. Responsible for the preparation of the annual NJDEP MS4 Stormwater Reporting. u. Prepare and calculate annual reimbursement costs for street lighting and snow removal for private communities. v. Issue certificates as to approval of land subdivisions by the Planning Board or the Council, pursuant to State

nual reimbursement costs for street lighting and snow removal for private communities. v. Issue certificates as to approval of land subdivisions by the Planning Board or the Council, pursuant to State Municipal Planning Act. (N.J. Laws of 1953, Chapter 433 as amended; N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.) a. Prepare, or cause to be prepared, plans and specifications for Township’s infrastructure and associated public works projects in conjunction with their staff and improvements undertaken by the Township, either on force account or by public contract.

b. Supervise the performance of public contract projects for Township’s infrastructure, the amounts due and payable thereunder. c. Provide and maintain surveys, maps, plans, specifications and operating records with respect to capital improvement projects, public works and facilities owned or operated by the Township. d. Supervise and direct the installation and administration of departmental records, payroll and inventory controls, and cost analyses. e. Provide all engineering services required by any department, office or agency of the Township government, except as otherwise directed by the Mayor or Business Administrator. f. Study and report upon the technical requirements of street lighting and traffic control. g. Supervise and enforce the Township's interest in public contracts for fire hydrant service, street lighting, joint outlet sewer maintenance. h. Provide technical and engineering advice and assistance to other Township departments as needed. i. Construction oversight of capital improvement projects to municipal roadways inclusive of storm and sanitary sewers, sidewalks, pathways, and other facilities within the municipal right-of-way (R.O.W.). j. Issuance and inspection of road opening, sidewalk, curb, dumpster and sewer connection and capping permits within the municipal right-of-way (R.O.W.). k. Supervise the preparation of tax maps and municipal mapping. l. Review grading, pool and plot plans for zoning and building permits. m. Coordinate, report streetlight outages and request light improvements to Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) on behalf of the residents and capital improvement project. n. Prepare grant applications, concept plans and cost estimates. o. Manage municipally and grant funded projects from bid phase through construction and closeout.

p. Manage hiring of consultants; develop requests for proposals, review, and coordinate consultant work. q. Prepare and assist legal department with resolutions, ordinances, ordinance amendments, reports, presentations, and public correspondence. r. Prepare and calculate annual reimbursement costs for street lighting and fire hydrant service for private communities. s. Issue certificates as to approval of land subdivisions by the Planning Board or the Council, pursuant to State Municipal Planning Act. (N.J. Laws of 1953, Chapter 433 as amended; N.J.S.A. 40:55D-l et seq.) 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. with law. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in accordance Susan McCartney, Mayor Susan Scarpa, Council President Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk INTRODUCED: March 10, 2026 ADOPTED: March 24, 2026