Township Council Meeting — Packet

2983-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 7 “TRAFFIC,” OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE TO ESTABLISH SECTION 47, “RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM,” FOR RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AT PILLOT PLACE 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, Pillot Place endures significant traffic flow and pedestrian activity, which has caused difficulty for many residents that live on Pillot Place to find parking; 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, current parking regulations on Pillot Place, restrict parking to one side of the street due to insufficient roadway width; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Township of West Orange finds that it is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants to explore innovative solutions to respond to the residents’ parking demands on Pillot Place; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Township of West Orange desires to implement a Residential Permit Parking Program (the “ Program”), effective from August 31, 2026, to expire on December 31, 2026, and to renew annually thereafter, permit parking on Pillot Place, only to residents of that street who are approved by application and obtain a Permit Parking Decal; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body has directed the appropriate departments to take all necessary actions to implement the Program, including signage adjustments and public outreach efforts to inform residents, businesses, and stakeholders; 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,

akeholders; 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 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 Program” is hereby created as follows: §7-47.1 DEFINITIONS Permit Parking Zone #12 shall mean and refer to permit parking on Pillot Place.