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WHEREAS, observations from 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 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 Pilot Program” of Chapter 7 “Traffic,” shall be created 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 Pilot Program” is hereby created as follows: §7-47.1 DEFINITIONS Permit Parking Zone #12 shall mean and refer to permit parking on Nutman Place, Osborne Place, Pillot Place, Quinby Place, Riggs Place and Swaine Place. Residential Parking Decal shall mean and refer to a sticker which shall be placed on the back driver’s side window of a vehicle which designates the vehicle which the sticker is upon as an approved vehicle under the Residential Parking Permit Pilot Program. All decals will identify the Municipality-Township of West Orange, New Jersey; the type of permit-On Street Residential Parking Permit; the Zone Number; and the Permit Number. Residential Permit Parking Pilot Program shall mean and refer to a temporary program for residential permit parking that shall have a set start and end date for the Township to evaluate parking upon specific streets subject to such temporary program. §7-47.2 PERMIT PARKING ZONE 12 A. A Residential Permit Parking Pilot Program in Permit Parking Zone #12 shall be in effect from September 1, 2026 through December 1, 2026. B. Residential Parking Decals shall be limited to one Residential Parking Decal per residential unit, on a first-come, first-served basis, for the entire length of each street within Permit Parking Zone #12. Participation in the Residential Permit Parking Pilot Program requires the filing of an application for a Residential Parking Decal on PDLinx.App/ParkingPermit. Applications shall become available on August 10, 2026. 1. Along with the application, residents must submit proof

cation for a Residential Parking Decal on PDLinx.App/ParkingPermit. Applications shall become available on August 10, 2026. 1. Along with the application, residents must submit proof of residency and a valid vehicle registration.

C. Restrictions. 1. Approval for a Residential Parking Decal does not guarantee or reserve a parking space, but grants permission to legally park on the roadways in question should a legal spot be available; 2. Parking spaces within Permit Parking Zone #12 are available on a first come, first-served basis for Residential Parking Decal holders; and 3. Parking is prohibited within Permit Parking Zone #12 as otherwise designated by law or as restricted or prohibited pursuant to the Revised Ordinances of the Township of West Orange, including, but not limited to, loading zones, fire hydrants, alternate side parking, limited hours, handicapped or restricted parking zones, or as otherwise prohibited under Title 39. 4. No vehicle may park in such a way to block any portion of any driveway. 5. All provisions which regulate parking of vehicles for the purpose of street sweeping and/or snow removal remain in effect. D. Enforcement. 1. The following sections of the Revised General Ordinances for the Township of West Orange shall not be enforced while the Residential Permit Parking Pilot Program for Permit Parking Zone #12 is in effect: i. 7-11 as applies to Quinby Place ii. 7-14.2A as applies to Osborne Place 2. The aforementioned sections of the Revised General Ordinances for the Township of West Orange shall be restored without further action as of December 1, 2026 E. Expiration. This Code Section and the Residential Parking Permit Pilot Program for Permit Parking Zone #12 shall expire on December 1, 2026. §7-47.3 Violations. No person shall park a vehicle upon any of the streets herein described, except by permit. Any person who violates any provision of § 7-47 shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of $50 for each such violation, and each day in which such violation continues shall constitute a separate violation or offense.

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. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in accordance with 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 7th day of July, 2026, and the same came up for final passage at the regular meeting of the Township Council held on the 21st day of July, 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, RMC, Township Clerk Introduced: July 7, 2026 Adopted: July 21, 2026

2981-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 7, “TRAFFIC,” SECTION 13, “PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS,” 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 13, “Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets,” of the Township Municipal Code to add additional on street parking for residents and local businesses; 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 13, “Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets,” 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 13, “Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets”, is hereby amended to incorporate the following changes: Note: Additions are shown in bold and underline and deletions are shown as strikethrough. § 7-13 Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets Name of Street Sides Location Standish Avenue East Beginning at the southerly curb line of Lakeside Avenue and extending 100 feet south. Standish Avenue East Entire Length

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. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in accordance with 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 21st day of July, 2026, and the same came up for final passage at the regular meeting of the Township Council held on the 4th day of August, 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 INTRODUCED: July 21, 2026 ADOPTED: August 4, 2026

2981-26 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY This Ordinance amends and supplements Chapter 7 Traffic, Subsection 13 Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets of the Revised General Ordinances. Standish Avenue was designated as a One-Way Street by Ordinance #2930-25, to create more parking opportunities for both local residences and local businesses. As part of this change, it has been determined that allowing parking on the east side of the roadway will create additional needed parking. It is necessary to continue to prohibit parking within 100’ feet of the northerly end of the street to allow school buses, delivery vehicles, and fire apparatus to turn safely into the street.

2982-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 7, “TRAFFIC,” SECTION 10.1, “STOPPING OR STANDING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS”, SECTION 10.2 “STOPPING OR STANDING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS ON CERTAIN DAYS”, SECTION 11 “PARKING TIME LIMITED ON CERTAIN STREETS DURING CERTAIN HOURS”, AND SECTION 13 “PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS”, 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,” Sections 10.1,10.2, 11, and 13, of the Township Municipal Code to add an on-street drop off zone to be utilized by parents; 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 the following Sections 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 10.1, “Stopping or Standing Prohibited During Certain Hours on Certain Streets”, is hereby amended to incorporate the following changes: Note: Additions are shown in bold and underline and deletions are shown as strikethrough. § 7-13 Stopping or Standing Prohibited During Certain Hours on Certain Streets Name of Street Sides Hours Location Redwood Avenue West All From a point 290 feet north

Sides Hours Location Redwood Avenue West All From a point 290 feet north of the northerly curb line of Ellis Street continuing north to Woodland Avenue. Section 3. Chapter 7, “Traffic,” Section 10.2, “Stopping or Standing Prohibited During Certain Hours on Certain Streets on Certain Days”, is hereby amended to incorporate the following changes: Note: Additions are shown in bold and underline and deletions are shown as strikethrough. § 7-10.2 Stopping or Standing Prohibited During Certain Hours on Certain Streets on Certain Days Name of Street Sides Hours Days Location Nicholas Avenue Both 8:00 a.m to 10:00 a.m. School Days From Redwood Avenue to 3:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. Terrace Avenue Redwood Avenue East 8:00 a.m to 10:00 a.m School Days From Cannon Street to the

3:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. northerly dead end. Redwood Avenue West 8:00 a.m to 10:00 a.m School Days From Woodland Avenue to 3:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. the northerly dead end. Redwood Avenue Both 8:00 a.m to 10:00 a.m School Days From Woodland Avenue to 3:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. the northerly dead end. Section 4. Chapter 7, “Traffic,” Section 11, “Parking Time Limited on Certain Streets During Certain Hours”, is hereby amended to incorporate the following changes: Note: Additions are shown in bold and underline and deletions are shown as strikethrough. § 7-11 Parking Time Limited on Certain Streets During Certain Hours Name of Street Sides Time Limit Hours Location Redwood Avenue East 10 minutes 8-10 A.M. From a point 136 feet south of 3-5 P.M. the southerly curb line of School Days Woodland Avenue extended to the northerly curb line of Ellis Street extended. Section 5. Chapter 7, “Traffic,” Section 13, “Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets”, is hereby amended to incorporate the following changes: Note: Additions are shown in bold and underline and deletions are shown as strikethrough. § 7-13 Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets. Name of Street Sides Location Redwood Avenue West From the northerly curbline of Ellis Street to a point 290 feet northerly thereof. Redwood Avenue East From the southerly curb line of Woodland Avenue extended to a point 136 feet south. Redwood Avenue