[Ord. No. 2002-03; Ord. No. 2003-20; Ord. No. 2003-24; Ord. No. 2004-24; Ord. No. 2006-04; Ord. No. 2006-12; Ord. No. 2006-26; Ord. No. 2008-03; Ord. No. 2008-20; Ord. No. 2015-08; Ord. No. 2017-07; Ord. No. 2017-13; Ord. No. 2018-02]
A. 
Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
LOT A
That portion of the Stockton Street parking lot delineated as such by the New Jersey Department of Transportation on the site plan prepared by Carmela Santaniello, Borough Engineer as of July 28, 2004, and marked up by the NJDOT (Mark A. Hiestand) on July 15, 2005, which plan is on file in the office of the Borough Clerk.
LOT B
That portion of the Stockton Street parking lot delineated as such by the New Jersey Department of Transportation on the site plan prepared by Carmela Santaniello, Borough Engineer as of July 28, 2004, and marked up by the NJDOT (Mark A. Hiestand) on July 15, 2005, which plan is on file in the office of the Borough Clerk.
LOT C
That portion of the Stockton Street parking lot delineated as such by the New Jersey Department of Transportation on the site plan prepared by Carmela Santaniello, Borough Engineer as of July 28, 2004, and marked up by the NJDOT (Mark A. Hiestand) on July 15, 2005, which plan is on file in the office of the Borough Clerk.
LOT D
That portion of the Stockton Street parking lot delineated as such by the New Jersey Department of Transportation on the site plan prepared by Carmela Santaniello, Borough Engineer as of July 28, 2004, and marked up by the NJDOT (Mark A. Hiestand) on July 15, 2005, which plan is on file in the office of the Borough Clerk.
LOT E
That portion of the Stockton Street parking lot delineated as such by the New Jersey Department of Transportation on the site plan prepared by Carmela Santaniello, Borough Engineer as of July 28, 2004, and marked up by the NJDOT (Mark A. Hiestand) on July 15, 2005, which plan is on file in the office of the Borough Clerk.
MAIN STREET LOT
The municipal parking lot located at Block 28, Lot 56 in the Borough of Hightstown.
REVISED SITE PLAN
The site plan dated August 24, 2017, prepared by Roberts Engineering Group, LLC, and titled, "Permit Parking Plan - Stockton Street Parking Lot," which is on file in the office of the Borough Clerk, a copy of which is attached to the within article and made a part hereof.
ROAD A
That portion of the Stockton Street parking lot delineated as such by the New Jersey Department of Transportation on the site plan prepared by Carmela Santaniello, Borough Engineer as of July 28, 2004, and marked up by the NJDOT (Mark A. Hiestand) on July 15, 2005, which plan is on file in the office of the Borough Clerk.
ROAD B
That portion of the Stockton Street parking lot delineated as such by the New Jersey Department of Transportation on the site plan prepared by Carmela Santaniello, Borough Engineer as of July 28, 2004, and marked up by the NJDOT (Mark A. Hiestand) on July 15, 2005, which plan is on file in the office of the Borough Clerk.
ROAD C
That portion of the Stockton Street parking lot delineated as such by the New Jersey Department of Transportation on the site plan prepared by Carmela Santaniello, Borough Engineer as of July 28, 2004, and marked up by the NJDOT (Mark A. Hiestand) on July 15, 2005, which plan is on file in the office of the Borough Clerk.
ROAD D
That portion of the Stockton Street parking lot delineated as such on the site plan dated August 24, 2017, prepared by Roberts Engineering Group, LLC, and titled "Permit Parking Plan - Stockton Street Parking Lot," which is on file in the office of the Borough Clerk.
SITE PLAN
The site plan dated March 4, 2002, which is on file in the office of the Borough Clerk and which depicts the Borough of Hightstown's Main Street and Stockton Street parking lots.
STOCKTON STREET LOT
The municipal parking lot located at Block 33, Lots 1, 11, 12, 33 and 35 in the Borough of Hightstown.
B. 
General parking. All vehicles must park in designated areas and between the lines provided upon any of the properties or parts of properties described below.
Property
Main Street lot
Stockton Street lot
C. 
Time limit parking. No person shall park a vehicle for longer than the time limit upon any of the parking lots or parts of parking lots described below between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, except holidays:
Name of Street
Sides
Hours
Location
Main Street lot
All
4
As indicated on the site plan
Stockton Street lot:
Lot A
North and South
4
As indicated on the site plan
Lot C
East and West
4
As indicated on the site plan
Lot D
North and South
4
As indicated on the site plan
D. 
Permit parking. No person shall park a vehicle at the below-described locations during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless said vehicle shall have a valid permit displayed. Said permit shall have been issued in accordance with the provisions of Subsection M herein.
Name of Street
Sides
Hours
Location
Stockton Street lot: Lot E
South
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
As indicated on the revised site plan
Stockton Street lot: Lot B
North
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
As indicated on the revised site plan
E. 
Handicapped parking. In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-197, handicapped parking spaces are designated on municipal and Board of Education property as described below. Such spaces are for use by persons who have been issued special identification cards, plates or placards issued by the Motor Vehicle Commission, or a temporary placard issued by the Chief of Police. No other person shall be permitted to park in these spaces. All stalls shall be 12 feet wide and signed with the R7-8 and R7-8P (Reserved Parking Sign and Penalty Plate).
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. 1-8)]
Property
Location
Main Street lot
As indicated on the site plan
Stockton Street lot
As indicated on the site plan
F. 
Parking of certain trucks, trailers and vehicles prohibited. No person shall park any vehicle over three tons gross weight (GVW), a school bus, or any other type of bus, recreational vehicle, camper, boat or trailer between the hours specified upon any of the properties or parts of properties described below:
Property
Hours
Location
Main Street lot
All
Entire lot
Stockton Street lot
All
Entire lot
G. 
Tow-away zones. Any vehicle parked or standing upon any of the properties or parts of properties described below so as to obstruct or impede a normal flow of traffic or block entrances or exit ways, loading zones, oil fills, any grassy area or pedestrian walkway, or to present in any way a safety or traffic hazard, may be removed by towing the vehicle at the owner's or operator's expense.
Property
Main Street lot
Stockton Street lot
H. 
Stop intersections. The following described intersections are hereby designated as stop intersections. Stop signs shall be installed as provided herein:
Intersection
Stop sign on
Road A and Rogers Avenue
Road A
Road C and Rogers Avenue
Road C
Road B and Stockton Street
Road B
I. 
Speed Limits. The speed limit for both directions of traffic on all roadways in the parking lots shall be 15 miles per hour. Regulatory and warning signs shall be erected and maintained to effect the above-designated speed limit authorized by the Department of Transportation.
J. 
Housing Authority passenger pickup and dropoff zones. The parking spaces marked with the numbers "00" as shown on the site plan dated August 24, 2017, prepared by Roberts Engineering Group, LLC, and titled "Permit Parking Plan - Stockton Street Parking Lot," which is on file in the office of the Borough Clerk, are hereby designated as "Housing Authority passenger pickup and dropoff zones," and shall be reserved for that use only. There shall be a one-hour time limit associated with any parking in these specific designated spots.
K. 
Loading zones. The locations described below are hereby designated as loading zones. No person shall park a vehicle in said location during the time indicated other than for the loading or unloading of goods and materials.
Name of Street
Sides
Hours
Location
Stockton Street lot:
Lot A
North
All
As indicated on the site plan
Lot B
East
All
As indicated on the site plan
L. 
Mid-block crosswalks.
(1) 
The following locations shall be established as mid-block crosswalks:
Name of Street
Location
Road A
As indicated on the site plan
Road B
As indicated on the site plan
(2) 
All signing shall conform to the current edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-198 and N.J.S.A. 39:4-183.27.
M. 
Permits; qualification; issuance. A person seeking issuance of a parking permit for the Stockton Street lot shall file an application with the Borough Clerk on forms provided by the Borough Clerk.
(1) 
Qualification.
(a) 
Permits shall be issued only to:
[1] 
Residents of Block 33 and residents of those lots situated in Block 23 which border Main Street.
[2] 
Owners of businesses located in Block 33 and in those lots situated in Block 23 which border Main Street.
[3] 
Employees of businesses located in Block 33 and in those lots situated in Block 23 which border Main Street.
[4] 
Owners of businesses located in Block 21.01 which have no on-site parking.
[5] 
Employees of businesses located in Block 21.01 which have no on-site parking.
[6] 
Residents of Block 21.01 which have no on-site parking.
[7] 
Owners of businesses located in Block 54.
[8] 
Employees of businesses located in Block 54.
(b) 
Proof of eligibility shall be provided at the time of application, and shall consist of: for residents, a valid New Jersey driver's license showing address of residence; and for business owners or employees, a notarized statement by the business owner, on forms supplied by the Borough Clerk, attesting to eligibility of applicant. Owners and employees of industrial businesses shall not be eligible to obtain parking permits under this section.
(c) 
Permits issued to owners or employees of businesses located in Block 54 shall be valid only in the permit parking area leased by the Borough, located at 105 South Main Street, and shall not be valid in the Stockton Street municipal parking lot.
(2) 
Permit period. Permits issued shall cover the period from the date of issuance through the following June 30.
(3) 
Contents.
(a) 
The application shall contain the following information:
[1] 
The name, address and day and evening telephone numbers of the applicant.
[2] 
Proof of eligibility as detailed herein.
(b) 
If, while the application is pending or during the term of any permit granted thereunder, there is any change that would alter the information given in the application, the applicant shall notify the Borough Clerk, in writing, within 24 hours after such change.
(4) 
Fee. The fee for parking permits in the Stockton Street lot shall be $100 per permit period and shall be paid at the filing of the application. Such fee shall be prorated on a monthly basis if application is made after the first month of the permit period and the monthly rate shall be charged for each month or partial month remaining in the permit period.
(5) 
Regulation. The issued permit shall be conspicuously displayed in the vehicle, at the time of use of the appropriate parking lot. If the parking permit is not conspicuously displayed, the vehicle owner shall be found in violation of this article.
N. 
Enforcement. Parking regulations detailed herein shall be enforced by the Hightstown Police Department and any parking enforcement officers appointed by the Borough in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.7.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 7-4-1O of the 1996 Code, Penalties, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. 1-8).
[Ord. No. 1997-1]
In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.46, on the following private property that is open to the public and to which the public is invited, the movement of traffic shall be controlled by the types of regulations indicated. No person shall operate or park a vehicle in violation of the following regulations.
Property
Regulation
(Reserved)
[Ord. No. 1997-1]
The owners of the premises referred to in this article shall provide and install signs and pavement markings as required, which signage and markings shall be in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The cost of procurement and installation of the signs and pavement markings shall be the responsibility of the owner of the property. The owner shall, subsequent to initial procurement and installation, maintain such signs and pavement markings in good condition at no cost or expense to the Borough of Hightstown. The owner shall be responsible for the repair and restoration or replacement of same.
[Ord. No. 1997-1]
For a violation of the provisions of this Article 7-4 or any supplement thereto for which no specific penalty is provided, the offender shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $50 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days, or both; except that for a violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-80 et seq., N.J.S.A. 39:4-105 et seq., N.J.S.A. 39:4-123 et seq. or N.J.S.A. 39:4-140 et seq., the offender shall be liable to a penalty of not less than $50 or more than $200 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days, or both.