City of Gloucester, NJ Article V Closing of Streets

[Adopted 5-20-2002 by Ord. No. 11-2001]

§ 73-18 Authority of Mayor.

The Mayor of the City of Gloucester City is hereby authorized to provide by regulation for the closing of any street or portion thereof to motor vehicle traffic on any day or days during specified hours whenever he finds that such closing is necessary for the preservation of the public safety, health and welfare.

§ 73-19 Posting of signs.

Any regulations promulgated by the Mayor under and in accordance with § 73-18 above shall provide for the posting of proper warning signs of such closing in any street or portion thereof during the time the same is closed in pursuance thereof.

§ 73-20 Violations and penalties.

Any violation of the ordinance or of any regulation promulgated thereunder shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $100 for the first offense and up to $1,250 for subsequent offenses.

§ 73-21 Approval of Commissioner of Department of Transportation.

Any regulation under this ordinance shall not become effective unless and until it has been submitted to and approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation if the closing is more than 48 continuous hours.