[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough of Rutherford Council 3-20-1984
by Ord. No. 2364-84. Amendments noted where applicable.]
It is hereby determined that the unregulated operation and parking of
motor vehicles in parking yards and parking places which are open to the public
or to which the public is invited, including shopping centers, hospitals,
schools, public buildings, office buildings and similar uses, constitutes
a danger to the public health, safety and welfare in that such unregulated
operation and parking interferes with and impedes the approach, operation
and departure of fire equipment and other emergency equipment. Therefore,
this chapter is enacted pursuant to the authority conferred upon the municipality,
by P.L. 1968, c. 433, Section 1 (N.J.S.A. 4:48-2.46).
The parking yards and parking places which are open to the public or
to which the public is invited, to which this chapter applies, and upon which
the vehicular and pedestrian traffic and the parking of vehicles is regulated,
are as follows:
For each parking yard or parking place regulated by this chapter, as set forth in § 66A-2 above, a site plan, clearly indicating the designated parking spaces and the areas designated "No Parking," shall be attached to this chapter and enacted herewith and incorporated herein. All such site plans shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours in the office of the Rutherford Borough Clerk.
In all areas regulated by this chapter, no person shall park any automobile,
truck or other vehicle except between the lines of designated parking spaces,
as indicated on the site plan or plans of the area which are attached to this
chapter.
In all areas regulated by this chapter, no person shall park any automobile,
truck or other vehicle in any area designated a no-parking zone, as indicated
on the site plan or plans of the area which are attached to this chapter.
There shall be posted at each entrance of all parking areas regulated by this chapter a sign, "No Parking Except in Designated Spaces." All areas designated "No Parking" pursuant to § 66A-5 of this chapter shall be conspicuously marked by the posting of signs stating "No Parking" or by the painting of yellow or white lines on the pavement or curb of the affected areas, or both.
This chapter shall be enforced by the Police Department of the Borough
of Rutherford. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the
provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction therefor, be liable for
a fine of not more than $200 or imprisonment in the county jail for a period
of not more than 30 days, or both, in the discretion of the court. In addition
to the penalties provided herein, any vehicle parked in violation of the regulations
provided under this chapter may be summarily towed away at the direction of
any police officer. The owner shall pay the reasonable costs of the removal
and storage which may result from such removal before regaining possession
of the vehicle.
Chapter 35 of this Code, entitled "Fire Zones," is hereby repealed, and all parts of ordinances inconsistent with this chapter are hereby repealed as to such inconsistent parts.
Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed the acceptance for public use
of any of the premises in any such parking yard or parking place or in any
way create a public easement therein.
If any part or parts of this chapter are for any reason held to be invalid,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
chapter.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon publication according
to law.
