The provisions of this article imposing a time limit on parking shall not relieve any person of the duty to observe other and more restrictive provisions prohibiting or limiting the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles as set forth in N.J.S.A. 39:4-138, any other New Jersey statute or as hereinafter provided.
A.
No person shall park a vehicle at any time upon any of the streets or parts thereof described in Schedule I, § 148-30, attached to and made a part of this chapter.
B.
No person shall park a vehicle at any time in an area designated as a fire zone, as described in Schedule XXI, § 148-50.
C.
No person shall park a vehicle at any time along the northern, western, or southern perimeters of the two adjoining athletic fields located within Memorial Field. Regulatory and warning signs shall be erected and maintained to enforce the within provision.
[Added 6-13-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-3]
No person shall park a vehicle between the hours specified in Schedule II, § 148-31, of any day (except Sundays and public holidays) upon any of the streets or parts of streets described in said Schedule II, attached to and made a part of this chapter.
No person shall stop or stand a vehicle between the hours specified in Schedule III, § 148-32, of any day (except Sundays and public holidays) upon any of the streets or parts of streets described in said Schedule III, attached to and made a part of this chapter.
[Added 5-6-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-8]
A.
The locations described in Schedule XXII (§ 148-50.1), included herein and made a part of this chapter, are hereby designated as handicapped parking spots.
B.
Any resident of the Township of Mount Laurel possessing a valid New Jersey driver's license who has qualified for a handicapped parking permit from the State of New Jersey may apply to the Township of Mount Laurel for a restricted handicapped parking space located near their residence. The application shall be submitted to the Township Manager with a current copy of the applicant's handicapped parking permit and valid driver's license issued by the State of New Jersey.
C.
Consideration will be given to non-driving applicants for restricted curbside spaces providing that it is shown that there is a hardship in dropping off the handicapped applicant at their residence and subsequently parking the vehicle at another location. The nondisabled driver must reside in the same household as the disabled person and provide verification of such status.
D.
Restricted handicapped spaces will not be provided to applicants who have access to driveways and/or to other off-street parking facilities that can accommodate a handicapped parking space.
E.
The number of handicapped restricted spaces on each Township block will be based upon the criteria in the New Jersey Barrier Free Subcode and the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibilities Guidelines. A minimum of two spaces will be allotted per street side per block with a maximum of 4% of available spaces. The intent is to provide a fair distribution of accessible spaces that are compliant with the above guidelines to both handicapped and nonhandicapped residents of the Township.
F.
Applicants shall have the option of requesting a designated space with a personal restriction that shall be defined by their New Jersey license plate number being printed on the sign(s) delineating their space which shall be established by ordinance.
G.
All handicapped parking spaces shall be subject to annual review. Applicants shall be required to provide a copy of current status of valid New Jersey handicapped status, driver's license and vehicle registration.
H.
Restricted handicapped spaces designated by ordinance shall be listed in § 148-50.1, Schedule XXII: Handicapped Parking.
I.
A handicapped parking permit may be suspended or revoked by the Township of Mount Laurel if the holder thereof has committed fraud or misrepresentation in any application for a permit or in the use of such handicapped parking permit or has violated any provision of this chapter. Additionally, any individual to whom a restricted spot has been granted who is found to be regularly utilizing on-street parking in the immediate vicinity of the location of the restricted space that has been provided to such individual, instead of utilizing such restricted space, shall be subject to suspension or revocation of such restricted parking space. No suspension or revocation shall occur prior to a hearing being held before an Administrative Board, to consist of three persons: the Township Manager/Clerk, Township Traffic Officer, and the Chief of Police. Prior to such hearing, the affected person(s) and/or firm(s) shall receive notice of said hearing and shall have an opportunity to present a defense.
No person shall park a vehicle for longer than the time limit shown in Schedule IV, § 148-33, at any time between the hours listed in said Schedule IV of any day (except Sundays and public holidays) upon any of the streets or parts of streets described in Schedule IV, attached to and made a part of this chapter.
[Added 10-22-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-20; amended 5-6-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-8]
Regulatory signs, conforming to the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, shall be erected and maintained at the locations set forth in Schedule I, § 148-30, Schedule II, § 148-31, Schedule III, § 148-32, Schedule IV, § 148-33, Schedule XXI, § 148-50, and § 148-50.1, Schedule XXII.