[Added 10-10-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-1431]
A. 
Establishment of program. The Borough of Montvale finds that parking restrictions that limit on-street parking to neighborhood residents in certain designated areas are necessary and advisable. Therefore, the Borough does hereby establish a resident parking permit program in the Borough for the streets and areas set forth herein.
B. 
Purpose. The purpose of the resident parking permit program is to:
(1) 
Reduce hazardous traffic conditions within certain residential areas.
(2) 
Protect residents from unreasonable burdens in gaining access to their residences.
(3) 
Promoting efficiency in the maintenance of those streets in a safe and clean condition.
(4) 
Ensuring proper vehicular traffic flow.
(5) 
Controlling and/or monitoring on-street parking in the Borough in a safe, efficient and nonhazardous manner.
A. 
The following streets or parts of streets are hereby designated as resident parking permit zones:
Zone
Street
Side and Hours
Location
1
Akers Avenue
West
From a point 340 feet north of the center line of the intersection of Akers Avenue and Grand Avenue, northerly to a point 430 feet south of the intersection of Akers Avenue and Ellsworth Terrace
B. 
For the zones set forth above, the residents entitled to permits shall be as set forth below:
Zone
Residence Location
1
Akers Avenue, between Grand Avenue and Ellsworth Terrace
C. 
It shall be unlawful and a violation of this article for any person to park any vehicle in a resident parking permit zone without a valid permit issued by the Borough Clerk.
A. 
Application.
(1) 
Application for resident parking permits shall be made in writing to the Borough Clerk upon forms approved by the Borough.
(2) 
An applicant for a permit shall show to the Borough Clerk satisfactory evidence that the applicant fulfills all the conditions required for the issuance of such permit.
(3) 
There shall be no fee for a resident parking permit.
B. 
Proofs required. Proof of residency and vehicle ownership must be presented to and approved by the Borough Clerk prior to the issuance of a permit. The following documents shall be submitted:
(1) 
A copy of a valid New Jersey driver's license for the applicant which reflects an address within the applicable permit zone.
(2) 
A copy of a valid New Jersey motor vehicle registration for the vehicle for which the permit is sought reflecting an address within the applicable permit zone.
(3) 
Proof that the vehicle is insured in the State of New Jersey.
(4) 
A current utility or telephone bill with the resident's name and with the same address as described on the driver's license and motor vehicle registration.
(5) 
If the vehicle for which a permit is sought is leased:
(a) 
A copy of the motor vehicle registration.
(b) 
A copy of the lease agreement.
(6) 
If the vehicle for which a permit is sought is a company vehicle:
(a) 
A copy of the motor vehicle registration.
(b) 
A letter from a reasonable company official, under oath, confirming that the applicant is authorized to use the vehicle.
C. 
Upon satisfactory completion of the application and submission of the necessary proofs, a permit of a design specified by the Borough shall be issued to the resident owner for a qualifying vehicle.
A. 
Permit details and display.
(1) 
The permit shall display the permit number, the make, model and color of the vehicle, and the date the permit expires.
(2) 
The permit is to be displayed on the front windshield, directly above the vehicle registration sticker.
(3) 
On a motorcycle, the permit shall be placed on the windshield or on the casing of the side mirror.
(4) 
The vehicle must be owned by a person residing in the qualifying area for each permit zone.
(5) 
Permits may not be displayed on a vehicle other than the one for which it is issued, and it shall be a violation of this article to allow an individual to take and/or borrow any permit for said unlawful purpose.
B. 
Vehicle types permitted.
(1) 
Permits may be issued for:
(a) 
Cars.
(b) 
SUVs.
(c) 
Minivans.
(d) 
Pickup trucks.
(e) 
Motorcycles.
(f) 
Similar passenger motor vehicles.
(2) 
No permit shall be issued for:
(a) 
Vehicles having more than four wheels.
(b) 
Vehicles with a gross weight of more than 2.5 tons.
(c) 
Vehicles registered or described as a trailer.
(d) 
Commercial vehicles or vehicles displaying commercial advertising.
(e) 
Other vehicles not listed in § 385-62B(1) above.
C. 
Annual permits; changes.
(1) 
A permit shall be valid for the calendar year for which it is issued.
(2) 
Commencing November 1 of each year, residents may reapply for a permit for the subsequent year.
(3) 
A new permit must be obtained in the event of a change in residency or a change of any vehicle or license plate on a previously registered vehicle.
D. 
Temporary residential parking permits.
(1) 
A temporary residential parking permit may be issued to a new resident who has not yet changed his or her driver's license, registration or insurance.
(2) 
To obtain such a temporary permit, the resident must show:
(a) 
A copy of a utility or telephone bill or lease agreement within the permit zone.
(b) 
Proof of vehicle registration and insurance.
(c) 
Proof of a valid driver's license.
(3) 
A temporary permit will only be valid for a period of 30 days.
(4) 
The permit must be placed in the same location as a resident parking permit and must be returned to the Borough Clerk in order for a resident parking permit to be issued.
E. 
Revocation of permits.
(1) 
A permit shall be automatically revoked in any of the following circumstances:
(a) 
If the assigned vehicle or resident ceases to qualify for the residential parking permit program for the relevant permit zone.
(b) 
If the permit is affixed to a car other than the one so designated at the time of the application, or if the vehicle registration number on the permit is different from the one on the vehicle.
(c) 
If the assigned vehicle is parked on the relevant street without properly displaying the permit.
(d) 
For other sufficient cause as determined by the Borough Clerk or his/her designee.
(2) 
If revoked, a permit shall be promptly returned to the Borough Clerk.
F. 
Miscellaneous regulations.
(1) 
Other parking restrictions not superseded. In the event that a street located within a permit zone has a more restrictive parking regulation in place for certain hours, the more restrictive regulation shall control. By way of example, a generally applicable no-parking or no-stopping-or-standing regulation shall be enforced, even if the parked vehicle has a resident parking permit.
(2) 
The unauthorized making, duplicating, selling, lending or giving of any resident parking permit is hereby prohibited. This provision shall include, but is not limited to, any unauthorized duplication or use of a resident parking permit sticker.
A. 
Enforcement procedures.
(1) 
The provisions of this article shall be enforced by the Police Department of the Borough of Montvale and also as permitted by law.
(2) 
The Borough of Montvale shall erect or cause to be erected appropriate signage in each permit zone setting forth the residential parking permit restriction and providing a citation to the relevant section of the Borough Code.
B. 
Violations.
(1) 
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine of $54.
(2) 
In the event that any individual is found to be in possession of an invalid, expired or counterfeit resident parking permit, in addition to the fine set forth herein, said individual and anyone residing at the individual's residence shall surrender any active permits to the Borough Clerk and shall be prohibited from obtaining any resident parking permit for a period of two years.
(3) 
In the event that any individual is found to be in possession of a parking permit issued to a vehicle other than the one on which it is displayed, in addition to the fine set forth herein, said individual, anyone residing at the individual's residence, and anyone residing at the residence to which the permit was originally issued, shall surrender any active permits to the Borough Clerk and shall be prohibited from obtaining any residential parking permit for a period of two years.
If any provision or portion of a provision of this chapter is held to be unconstitutional, preempted by federal or state law, or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of the chapter shall not be invalidated and shall remain in full force and effect.
This chapter shall take effect on October 15, 2017. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Borough Clerk shall be authorized to begin accepting applications and issuing resident parking permits pursuant to this chapter immediately after adoption and publication according to law.
All ordinances and parts of ordinances which are inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.