[HISTORY: Chapter 63, §§ 63-1 through 63-6
and containing Ord. Nos. 2-1979
and 2-85 was repealed in its entirety 9-16-15 by Ord.
No. 11-2015. Chapter 63 was adopted 9-16-15 by Ord. No. 11-2015. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Added 9-16-15 by Ord. No. 11-2015]
The purpose of this chapter is to establish certain private
and public property areas that are open to the public or in to which
the public is invited, that shall prohibit parking in areas designated
as handicapped parking spaces for use by persons who have been issued
special identification cards by the Motor Vehicle Commission. No other
person shall be permitted to park in these designated spaces.
[Added 9-16-15 by Ord. No. 11-2015]
This section is enacted in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.46
and N.J.S.A. 39:4-197, respectively, which does confer upon the Borough
of Woodbury Heights the right to establish and regulate handicapped
parking spaces in order to preserve and safeguard the public health,
safety and welfare.
[Added 9-16-15 by Ord. No. 11-2015]
Any public or private property area containing a designation
of a handicapped parking space shall be used solely by persons who
have been issued special identification cards by the Motor Vehicle
Commission. No other person shall be permitted to park in these spaces,
which spaces shall be so marked by signs indicating handicapped parking
spaces.
[Added 9-16-15 by Ord. No. 11-2015]
In applying and interpreting this chapter, the following definitions
shall be used:
Spaces identified with a clearly visible sign displaying
the international symbol of the handicapped or with the words "Handicapped
Parking Only", or both, together with a designation of the penalty
for violation.
License plates and special vehicle identification cards issued
by the director of the Motor Vehicle Commission pursuant to N.J.S.A.
39:4-205 and 39:4-206.
[Added 9-16-15 by Ord. No. 11-2015]
For a violation of any provision of this Article, the penalty
shall be a fine of $250 for the first offense and, for subsequent
offenses, a fine of at least $250 and up to 90 days community service
on such terms and in such form as the Court shall deem appropriate,
or any combination thereof.
[Added 9-16-15 by Ord. No. 11-2015]
The terms and provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by
the Borough of Woodbury Heights Police Department.
