The locations described in Schedule XI (§
200-42), attached to and made a part of this chapter, are hereby designated as loading zones.
The locations described in Schedule XII (§
200-43), attached to and made a part of this chapter, are hereby designated as taxi stands.
[Amended 1-21-1997 by Ord. No. 23-96]
No vehicles shall be permitted to park in spaces on the street parallel, perpendicular or at an angle to the curb which are reserved for "Bus Stops". Spaces shall be suitably marked as such and indicated thereon by sign or painted markings, on the streets at the designated locations which are described in Schedule XIII (§
200-44), attached to and made part of this chapter.
[Added 4-15-86 by Ord. No. 34-86; amended 12-20-88 by Ord. No. 43-88; 5-21-91 by Ord. No. 14-91; 4-4-95 by Ord. No. 6-95; 8-2-95
by Ord. No. 19-95; 3-7-2017 by Ord. No. 7-2017; 11-6-2019 by Ord. No. 38-2019; 2-7-2023 by Ord. No. 1-2023; 5-16-2023 by Ord. No. 16-2023]
A. Upon adoption of an ordinance, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-197.6, establishing
a restricted parking zone in front of a residence occupied by a person
or persons with disabilities, the Public Works Department shall issue
a permit which identifies a specific motor vehicle and the location
wherein it is to be parked as designated in the ordinance. The permit
shall be five and one-half (5 1/2) inches by eight and one-half
(8 1/2) inches in size, shall bear an appropriate certification
of authenticity and shall be displayed prominently within the vehicle
when it is parked so as to be seen from the middle of the street.
Such permits shall only be issued to persons who can prove ownership
and operation of the motor vehicle and residency at the location specified
thereon. The fee for each such permit shall be $100.
B. Each applicant for a restricted parking zone in front of his or her
residence shall meet and satisfy all of the requirements set forth
in N.J.S.A. 39:4-197.5, 39:4-197.6, 39:197.7, and any other applicable
state statute, rule or regulation.
C. The locations described in Schedule XXII (Section
200-52.1) attached to and made a part of this chapter, are hereby designated as accessible parking spaces and subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-197.5, et seq.
D. No accessible parking space shall be established within three hundred
(300) feet of any other accessible parking space, except that where
accessible parking spaces are existing in closer proximity on the
effective date of this section, those spaces may remain until the
permit holder dies or otherwise permanently ceases to reside in that
residence, or until he or she no longer qualifies for an accessible
parking space under the terms of this section and/or the applicable
state statutes;
E. Each applicant for a restricted parking zone in front of his or her
residence shall certify on a form provided by the Department of Public
Works that he or she has no driveway or garage accessible for use
as a parking space;
F. Each applicant for a restricted parking zone in front of his or her
residence may only receive one (1) accessible parking space, limited
to that side of the street on which his or her residence is located
if there is parking permitted on both sides of the street;
G. Where parking is restricted to one side of the street, the City may
make provisions to ensure an accessible parking space is available
to the applicant at all times;
H. Holders of temporary accessible license plates must reapply annually
with the Department of Public Works to maintain a restricted parking
zone in front of his or her residence once such accessible parking
space has been issued;
I. Every two years, commencing in 1995, the Public Works Department
shall send a form to each recipient of an accessible parking space
containing a certification to be signed by the recipient certifying
his or her continuing qualifications and need for an accessible parking
space. Each form shall contain instructions for its completion and
return within 30 days of receipt. It is the applicant's responsibility
to notify the Public Works Department in the event that the designated
accessible parking space is no longer required. Within 30 days after
the due date for the return of the certifications, the Public Works
Department shall submit a list to the City Council of all accessible
parking spaces for which certifications were not returned. The City
Council may then act at a subsequent meeting to terminate approval
of those accessible parking spaces for which certifications were not
received. In addition, after verification by the Public Works Department,
the City Council may act at any time to terminate approval of those
accessible parking spaces held by recipients that have died or have
moved from the City of Orange.
J. Effective February 1, 2023, prior to introduction of an ordinance
establishing an accessible parking space, the Department of Public
Works shall obtain a report from the City Engineer that examines the
feasibility of each proposed accessible parking space. The Department
of Public Works and shall provide a copy of the Engineer’s report
to the City Clerk and shall also report to the City Council if there
is any public policy reason for denying approval of the proposed space,
including, but not limited to: (1) parking is otherwise prohibited
in the area; (2) the restricted space will interfere with the normal
flow of traffic; (3) the number and/or nature of commercial establishments
in the area make the restricted space burdensome and impractical;
(4) the existence of other restricted parking spaces in the vicinity
of the proposed space is likely to create an unreasonable burden on
neighboring residents. The requirement for the report from the City
Engineer shall not apply to ordinances for accessible parking spaces
introduced prior to February 1, 2023. It shall be the responsibility
of the City Clerk to distribute the City Engineer’s report to
the City Council. The Director of the Department of Public Works or
a designee shall provide written notice of any denial of an application
for an accessible parking space to the applicant and provide the reason
for the denial.