It is the legislative purpose of the Borough Council of the
Borough of Folcroft to assist residents of areas of the Borough who
suffer adverse effects from limited amounts of curbside parking, from
vehicular congestion due to such limited amounts of curbside parking
and from the competition by nonresidents with residents for such limited
curbside parking. It is also the legislative purpose of the Borough
Council of the Borough of Folcroft to assist residents who suffer
adverse effects from parking regulations designed to control traffic
flow or enhance the residential character of Borough neighborhoods
which result in an unnecessary hardship on the residents who reside
in such areas. These adverse conditions include, but are not limited
to, degradation of the common shared driveways, hazardous traffic
conditions; air pollution; excessive noise and refuse; burdens in
gaining reasonable access to residences; reduced pedestrian safety
for children, handicapped individuals and the elderly; reduced access
for fire and emergency vehicles; and general degradation in the quality
of life.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
PERMIT PARKING AREA
A contiguous length of curbside parking on public highways upon which limited-time parking restrictions are in effect, as established pursuant to §
570-82 of this chapter, and as such highway, or parts thereof, as the same may be amended or supplemented.
VEHICLE
An automobile, motorcycle, van, jeep or truck which is less
than 3/4 ton in size. A "vehicle" does not include a trailer, motorhome,
motorhouse, housecar or camper.
Upon designation by the Borough Council of the Borough of Folcroft
of a residential parking permit area, the Department of Public Works
shall erect signs below those which indicate the limited-time parking
restrictions which shall be of such a character as to inform an ordinarily
observant person of the specific residential parking permit area and
its restrictions.
The Departments of Zoning and Code Enforcement, Public Works,
and Public Safety shall promulgate rules and regulations relating
to their respective obligations to implement and enforce the provisions
of this article.