Declaration
of emergency; parking prohibited. Notwithstanding any provision of
the New Jersey Civilian Defense and Disaster Control Act, the Essex
County Sheriff, the Essex County OEM Coordinator or their authorized
designees are hereby authorized and empowered to declare an emergency
and to direct the posting of temporary emergency no-parking signs
when events or conditions such as weather, accidents, fires, or public
celebrations dictate or otherwise require the avoidance of hazards
that interfere with the safe and proper regulation of traffic and
general public safety. Upon declaration of an emergency pursuant to
this article, there shall be no parking upon public roads or portions
of public roads where temporary emergency no-parking signs have been
erected.
Notification.
The posting of temporary emergency no-parking signs shall be completed
within 48 hours, and the posting of said signage shall be deemed reasonable
notification to owners or operators of vehicles parked within the
location(s) of the emergent condition.
Nuisance.
Any unoccupied vehicle parked or standing in violation of this article
shall be deemed a nuisance and hazard, and any law enforcement officer
may provide for the removal of said vehicle. The owner of the vehicle
shall pay the reasonable costs for the removal and storage of said
vehicle as set forth under the towing contractor's established rates
by contract, ordinance or license of the County or municipality, whichever
is applicable.
Penalties. Unless another penalty is expressly provided for by New Jersey statute, any person violating a provision(s) of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine of $54, notwithstanding any costs associated with the removal of the vehicle pursuant to § 130-9C.