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fety. Deleted: fire Deleted: a Deleted: d G. Prohibition. Any Recreational Fire which violates any provision of this Ordinance is prohibited. H. Enforcement. This Ordinance may be enforced, and the immediate extinguishment of any Recreational Fire, which interferes with the health, safety or welfare of neighboring residents or properties may be ordered by the Fire Chief, Police Chief Director of Health and Welfare and/or Zoning Official or authorized designee. I. Violations. Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine set by resolution. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. SECTION 3. If any section, paragraph, subdivision, sentence, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall be adjudged invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to the section, paragraph, Deleted: chiminea, outdoor fireplace or fire pit

subdivision, sentence, clause, or provision so adjudged and the remainder of this Ordinance shall remain valid and effective. SECTION 4. Any ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication according to law. NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above Ordinance was introduced and passed on first reading at the regular meeting of the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, County of Essex, State of New Jersey held in the Municipal Building on the 24th day of March, 2026, and the same came up for final passage at the regular meeting of the Township Council held on the 10th day of April, 2026, at which time, after persons interested were given the opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance, the same was passed and will be in full force and effect in the Township of West Orange after approval by the Mayor or in accordance with law. Formatted: Font: Bold Deleted: ____t Deleted: h Deleted: ______________ Deleted: _____ Deleted: ______________ Susan McCartney, Mayor Formatted: Font: Bold Susan Scarpa, Council President Formatted: Underline Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Formatted: French (France) Deleted: ________________________________________¶ SUSAN McCARTNEY, MAYOR¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ _______________________________________ __¶ SUSAN SCARPA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT¶ INTRODUCED:¶ INTRODUCED:¶ ADOPTED:¶ ___________________________________¶ KAREN J. CARNEVALE, R.M.C., MUNICIPAL CLERK¶

2968-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE I, SECTION 9.13, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE BANNING “POP-UP” PARTIES 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 25, Article I, Section 9.13, of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange banning “pop-up” parties to define and clarify the penalties for violations of Section 9.13, and to remove language that was inadvertently included in Section 9.13, that should have only been incorporated by reference. NOW THEREFORE, 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. RECITALS. The foregoing whereas clauses are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. SECTION 2. Section 9.13 “Pop-Up Parties” of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange is hereby supplemented and amended as follows: Note: Additions are shown in bold and underline and deletions are shown as strikethrough. a. Scope and purpose. The Township of West Orange (the "Township") has received numerous complaints from residents in various neighborhoods throughout the Township regarding parties, events, and/or gatherings wherein the attendees of the events have purchased tickets or wristbands for entry into residential homes within the Township. The purpose of this subsection is to provide recourse for the Township if such "pop-up" parties (defined herein) occur in the future and to put the public on notice that the same are prohibited as a health and safety concern for the general welfare of the public. 1

b. Definitions. ADVERTISEMENT Shall be defined for the purposes of this subsection to include the creation of any flyer, social media posting, text message, or other form of electronic or other communication soliciting guests to a residential home for payment of any amount. POP-UP PARTY(IES) Shall be defined as a party including any event and/or gathering occurring in a residential home, apartment or other location (excluding commercial establishments such as licensed restaurants, bars, or other event halls where such activity is permitted) whereby the owner, occupant and/or operator of the residence solicits or advertises the use of their residence for an event, party, or gathering and where the guests are subject to payment for tickets, wristbands, or other mode of entry into the residence, or for food, alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. c. Prohibitions. 1. Any person, owner, occupant, or operator of a residence located in the residential zoning district of the Township of West Orange shall be prohibited from advertising or otherwise soliciting monies for entry into their home, food, or beverages to attend any pop-up party as defined herein. 2. Any person who rents or otherwise loans their property in the residential district of the Township of West Orange to a person for a pop-up party is in violation of this subsection. 3. Any person who creates, submits, publicizes or otherwise posts an advertisement for a popup party shall be considered in violation of this subsection and the same shall be considered a separate violation under this subsection, subject to the penalties provided for herein. 4. Exemptions: Activities, gatherings, or other events that may constitute a 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. d. Enforcement. The Township Police Department, the Township Health Department, the Township Zoning Official, the Township Fire Department, their agents, employees, officers, or assigns shall have the power to enforce the provisions of this subsection. e. Penalties. Each violation of any provision of this subsection shall carry a penalty of one or more of

yees, officers, or assigns shall have the power to enforce the provisions of this subsection. e. Penalties. Each violation of any provision of this subsection shall carry a penalty of one or more of the following: a fine not exceeding $2,000.00 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 90 days; or a period of community service for a period not exceeding 90 days. All 2

penalties for violation of any provision of this subsection shall be governed by the provisions of § 1-5.1 et seq. of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange. f. Severability. Each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase of this subsection is declared to be an independent section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase, and the finding or holding of any such portion of this subsection to be unconstitutional, void, or ineffective for any cause, or reason, shall not affect any other portion of this subsection. g. Repealer. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with this subsection are hereby repealed. h. Effective date. This subsection shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption and any publication as required by law. SECTION 2. Severability. Each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase of this subsection is declared to be an independent section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase, and the finding or holding of any such portion of this subsection to be unconstitutional, void, or ineffective for any cause, or reason, shall not affect any other portion of this subsection. SECTION 3. Repealer. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with this subsection are hereby repealed. SECTION 4. Effective date. This subsection shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption and any publication as required by law. NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above Ordinance was introduced and passed on first reading at the regular meeting of the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, County of Essex, State of New Jersey held in the Municipal Building on the 24th day of March, 2026, and the same came up for final passage at the regular meeting of the Township Council held on the day of , 2026, at which time, after persons interested were given the opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance, the same was passed and will be in full force and effect in the Township of West Orange after approval by the Mayor or in accordance with law. Susan McCartney, Mayor Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Susan Scarpa, Council President 3

2968-26 Legislative History The Township of West Orange (the “Township”) has received numerous complaints from residents in various neighborhoods throughout the Township regarding parties, events, and/or gatherings wherein the attendees of the events have purchased tickets or wristbands for entry into residential homes within the Township. The purpose of this Section is to provide recourse for the Township if such “pop-up” parties occur in the future and to put the public on notice that the same are prohibited as a health and safety concern for the general welfare of the public. 4

2969-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 7, “TRAFFIC,” SECTION 32.2, “RESTRICTED PARKING ZONES,” 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 7, “Traffic,” Section 32.2, “Restricted Parking Zones,” of the Township Municipal Code to add additional restricted zones for use by resident with disabilities; 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 32.2, “Restricted Parking Zones,” 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 32.2, “Restricted Parking Zones,” to add additional restricted parking zones as follows. Note: Additions are shown in bold and underline and deletions are shown as strikethrough. § 7-32.2 Restricted Parking Zones Residence Address No. of Spaces Location 74 Harrison Avenue 1 Beginning 32 feet south of the southerly curb line of Chestnut Street extended, and extending 20 feet south. 25 Virginia Avenue 1 Beginning 163 feet west of the

Westerly curb line of Winfield Street extended and extending 20 feet west. 82 High Street 1 Beginning 424 feet south of the Southerly curb line of Chestnut Street extended and extending 20 feet south. 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 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above Ordinance was introduced and passed on first reading at the regular meeting of the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, County of Essex, State of New Jersey held in the Municipal Building on the 24th day of March, 2026, and the same came up for final passage at the regular meeting of the Township Council held on the 10th day of April, 2026, at which time, after persons interested were given the opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance, the same was passed and will be in full force and effect in the Township of West Orange after approval by the Mayor or in accordance with law. Susan McCartney, Mayor Susan Scarpa, Council President Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C.

Municipal Clerk 2969-26 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY Restricted Parking Stalls will be established in front of 74 Harrison Avenue, 25 Virginia Avenue, and 82 High Street for the exclusive use of the residents who are in possession of a NJMVC Disability ID and Parking Placard. These Stalls were requested by the residents and are 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.