[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee
of the Township of Bethlehem 5-17-2001 by Ord. No. 340-2001. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Streets and sidewalks — See Ch.
136.
Abandoned vehicles — See Ch.
144.
A. Words and phrases. Whenever any words and phrases
are used in this chapter, the meanings respectively ascribed to them
in Subtitle 1 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes of the State of
New Jersey shall be deemed to apply to such words and phrases used
herein.
B. Official time standard. Whenever certain hours are
named in this chapter, they shall mean either Eastern standard time
or Eastern daylight savings time as may be in current use.
A. The Road Commissioner 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 whenever he/she finds that
such closing is necessary for the preservation of the public safety,
health or welfare.
B. Any regulations promulgated by the Road Commissioner and in accordance with Subsection
A above shall provide for the posting of proper warning signs of such closing on any street or portion thereof during the time the same is closed in pursuance thereof.
C. Any violation of this regulation promulgated thereunder
shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $50.
D. Any regulation adopted that mandates the closing of
any street for a period greater than 48 consecutive hours shall not
become effective unless and until it has been submitted to and approved
by the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
Any vehicle parked in violation of this chapter
shall be deemed a nuisance and a menace to the safe and proper regulation
of traffic, and any peace office may provide for the removal of such
vehicle. The owner shall bear the reasonable costs of removal and
storage which may result from such removal before regaining possession
of the vehicle.
[Amended 7-7-2011 by Ord. No. 401.2011]
Unless another penalty is expressly provided
by New Jersey statute, every person convicted of a violation of a
provision of this chapter or any supplement thereto shall be liable
to a penalty of not more than $250 or imprisonment for a term not
exceeding 15 days, or both.
If any part or parts of this ordinance are,
for any reason, held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter.
All former traffic ordinances of the Township
of Bethlehem are hereby repealed, and all ordinances or parts of ordinances
in conflict with or inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter
are hereby repealed, except that this repeal shall not affect or prevent
the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done or committed
in violation of any ordinance hereby repealed prior to the taking
effect of this chapter.
A. Traffic controls shall be required when the Road Commissioner
finds and declares that problems of traffic control occur when traffic
must be moved through or around street construction, maintenance operations
and utility work, above or below the ground which requires blocking
the street and obstructing the normal flow of traffic; and that such
obstructions are or can become dangerous when not properly controlled.
In order to better promote the public health, safety, peace and welfare,
it is necessary to establish controls and regulations directed to
the safe and expeditious movement of traffic through and around construction
and maintenance zones and to provide safety for the work forces performing
these operations.
B. The Township of Bethlehem in the County of Hunterdon,
State of New Jersey, does hereby adopt the current Manual on Uniform
Control Devices for Streets and Highways hereafter known as the "MUTCD,"
except as hereby supplemented and amended, as it controls and regulates
whenever construction, maintenance operations or utility work obstructs
the normal flow of traffic. Any person, contractor or utility who
fails to comply with the provisions of the MUTCD while performing
such work is in violation of this section.
C. Preconstruction meetings. It shall be the responsibility
of the person, contractor, or in the case of a public utility as required
under the public utility agreement, Section 16:25-9.2, wishing to
conduct work on, under or above the street to contact the Municipal
Engineer of the Township of Bethlehem in order to arrange a preconstruction
meeting in order to submit plans for the safe movement of traffic
during such period of construction or work. Any person, contractor
or utility who fails to comply with this section prior to the start
of such work or whose plans are not approved by the Municipal Engineer
of the Township of Bethlehem is in violation of this section.
D. Hazardous conditions. The person, contractor or utility
shall provide at least two emergency contact telephone numbers to
be called in case of emergency problems at the construction or maintenance
site prior to the start of any work. If, for any reason, emergency
contact cannot be made, or if the emergency contact person does not
respond to a call from the Municipal Engineer or Office of Emergency
Management to correct such hazardous condition, the Township of Bethlehem
may respond to correct the hazardous condition(s). The reasonable
fees for such emergency services by the Township of Bethlehem shall
be charged to the person, contractor or utility responsible for the
condition.
E. Hours. There shall be no construction, maintenance
operations or utility work on any roadway in the township before the
hour of 9:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m. This time limit may be adjusted
to permit work prior to 9:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m. by the Road Commissioner.
If it is determined by the Road Commissioner that the construction
or maintenance operations prior to 9:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m. would
substantially delay traffic or cause a safety or health hazard, the
work shall then be permitted only between 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. These
hours limiting construction, maintenance operations or utility work
shall not apply to the Municipal Department of Public Works.
F. Road closing. Road closing and/or traffic detours
shall not be permitted unless approved by the Road Commissioner or
Office of Emergency Management.
G. Traffic directors. Traffic directors shall be posted
at all construction or maintenance sites when determined by the Road
Commissioner or Municipal Engineer that same is necessary to provide
for the safety and expeditious movement of traffic.
H. Stop work. The General Code Enforcement Officer, or
the Township Engineer if no Code Enforcement Officer is available,
shall have the authority to stop work, including the removal of equipment
and vehicles, stored material within the street right-of-way, back
filling of open excavations and/or other related work, in order to
abate any nuisance and/or safety hazard or for any violation of this
section.
I. Site preparation. It is to be expressly understood
that no materials, vehicle or equipment are to be placed in the roadway
or sidewalk or until all construction signs, light devices and pavement
markings are installed.
J. Violations and penalties.
(1) Any person, contractor or utility who commits a violation
of this section shall, upon conviction thereof for a first offense,
pay a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 and/or be imprisoned
in the county jail for a term not exceeding 90 days; for a second
offense, upon conviction thereof, pay a fine of not less than $250
and/or be imprisoned in the county jail for a term not exceeding 90
days.
(2) A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each
day during or on which violation occurs or continues.
The provisions of this chapter imposing a time
limit on parking shall not relieve any person of the duty to observe
other, more restrictive provisions prohibiting or limiting the stopping
or standing or parking of vehicles as set forth in N.J.S.A. 39:4-138,
any other New Jersey statute or as hereinafter provided.
A. Upon the declaration of an emergency, there shall
be no parking upon the streets where temporary EMERGENCY NO PARKING
signs are displayed. The Road Commissioner or the Office of Emergency
Management is authorized to declare an emergency and to direct the
posting of EMERGENCY NO PARKING signs when weather conditions, accidents,
road construction, fire or public celebrations dictate or require
avoidance of hazards or other conditions which interfere with the
free flow of traffic. Notification that EMERGENCY NO PARKING signs
are being or will be posted shall be given to the operator or owner
of any vehicle which has been parked prior to the posting of the signs.
B. The effectiveness of this section is contingent upon the signs being erected as required by §
146-7B as contained herin.
A. Whenever snow has fallen and the accumulation is such
that it covers the streets and highways, an emergency shall exist
and no vehicle shall be parked on the streets or highways or portions
thereof indicated. The above parking prohibitions shall remain in
effect after the snow has ceased until the streets have been plowed
sufficiently and to the extent that parking will not interfere with
the normal flow of traffic.
B. Any unoccupied vehicle parked or standing in violation
shall be deemed a nuisance and a menace to the safe and proper regulation
of traffic, and any police officer may provide for the removal of
such vehicle. The owner shall pay the reasonable costs of the removal
and storage which may result from such removal before regaining possession
of the vehicle.
Name of Street
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Side
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Location
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(RESERVED)
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No person shall stop or stand a vehicle between
the hours specified on any day upon any of the streets or parts of
streets described.
Name of Street
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Side
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Hours
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Location
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(RESERVED)
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No person shall park a vehicle for longer than
the time limit between the hours listed on any day (except Sundays
and public holidays) upon any of the streets or parts of streets described.
Name of Street
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Side
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Time Limit; Hours
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Location
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(RESERVED)
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No person shall cause or permit to be parked
any motor vehicle upon any street between the specified hours and
days described.
Name of Street
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Side
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Hours; Days
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Location
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(RESERVED)
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No person shall park a vehicle at any time upon
any streets or parts thereof described.
Name of Street
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Side
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Location
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(RESERVED)
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No person shall park a vehicle between the hours
specified any day (except Sundays and public holidays) upon any of
the streets or parts of streets described.
Name of Street
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Side
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Hours
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Location
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(RESERVED)
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No person shall park a vehicle on streets or
parts of streets as described below unless an appropriate and current
parking permit as issued by the Township of Bethlehem is displayed
on said vehicle for those streets or parts of streets as described
or listed below.
Section
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Street Location
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Hours
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Days
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(RESERVED)
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No person shall park any truck or vehicle over
three tons' gross vehicle weight (GVW), a school bus, any other type
of bus, recreational vehicle, camper, boat or trailer between the
hours specified upon any of the streets or parts of streets described.
Name of Street
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Sides
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Hours
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Location
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(RESERVED)
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The following described streets or parts of
streets are hereby designated for angle parking at an angle so indicated.
Name of Street
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Side
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Angle
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Location
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(RESERVED)
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Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:67-16.1, the streets
or parts of streets as described are hereby designated as routes for
vehicles over 15 tons. All trucks having a total combined registered
gross weight of vehicle plus load in excess of 15 tons shall be excluded
from all streets, except from those streets listed which form a part
of the system of truck routes. Vehicles will be permitted on all streets
for the purpose of the pickup and delivery of materials.
Name of Street
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Location
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(RESERVED)
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Vehicles over the gross vehicle weight indicated
below are hereby excluded from the streets or parts of streets described
except for the pickup and delivery of materials or personnel and passengers
for school buses on such streets.
Name of Street
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Weight
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Limits
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Black Brook Road [Amended 11-17-2016 by Ord. No. 434.2016]
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4 tons
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From Charlestown Road (CR-635)/Henderson Hill Road to Van Syckles
Road
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Fox Farm Road [Added 6-16-2016 by Ord.
No. 433.2016]
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5 tons
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From Mine Road to Strotz Road/Norton Church Road intersection
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Hackett Road [Amended 11-17-2016 by Ord. No. 434.2016]
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4 tons
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From Charlestown Road (CR-635) to Black Brook Road
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Ludlow Station Road [Added 6-16-2016 by Ord.
No. 433.2016]
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5 tons
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From Mine Road to Asbury West Portal Road (CR-643)
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Mountain View Road [Added 6-16-2016 by Ord.
No. 433.2016]
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5 tons
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From Norton Church Road to Mine Road
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Mullin Lane [Added 3-1-2012 by Ord. No. 405.2012; amended 3-15-2012 by Ord. No.
406.2012]
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5 tons
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From Charlestown Road to Black Brook Drive
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Norton Church Road [Added 6-16-2016 by Ord.
No. 433.2016]
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5 tons
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From Fox Farm Road to Charlestown Road (CR-635)
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Person Road [Added 7-7-2011 by Ord. No. 402.2011]
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5 tons
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From the bridge crossing the Musconetcong River south for a
distance of 200 feet
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Strotz Road [Added 6-16-2016 by Ord.
No. 433.2016]
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5 tons
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From State Route 173 to Fox Farm Road/Norton Church Road intersection
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Thomas Road
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4 tons
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From Bethlehem Township - Glen Gardner Borough
corporate line to Black Brook Road
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Tunnel Road
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6 tons
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From State Highway Route 173 to County Route
579
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Turkey Hill Road
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6 tons
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From State Highway Route 173 to County Route
579
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The following described streets or parts of
streets are hereby designated as one-way streets in the direction
indicated. Parking on theses streets will be permitted on the sides
indicated below.
Name of Street
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Direction
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Limits
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Parking Permitted
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Mine Road
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South
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Northerly curbline of Route 173 to
a point 40 feet north therefrom
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Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-140,
the streets or parts of streets described are hereby designated as
through streets. Stop signs shall be installed on the near-right side
of each street intersecting the through street except where yield
signs are provided for in the designation.
Name of Street
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Limits
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(RESERVED)
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Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-140,
the intersections described are hereby designated as stop intersections.
Stop signs shall be installed as provided therein.
Intersection
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Stop Sign(s) On
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Black Brook Road and Diller Way
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Diller Way
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Black Brook Road and Norma Road
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Norma Road
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Black Brook Road and Thomas Road
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Thomas Road
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Fox Farm Road and Mine Road
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Fox Farm Road and on the southerly approach
of Mine Road facing northbound traffic
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Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-140,
the intersections herein described are designated as multi-way stop
intersections. Stop signs shall be installed as provided herein.
Intersection
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Stop Sign(s) On
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(RESERVED)
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Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-140,
the intersections described are hereby designated as yield intersections.
Yield signs shall be installed as provided therein.
Intersection
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Yield Sign(s) On
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(RESERVED)
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No person shall make a turn at any location
listed and only in the manner described.
Intersection
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Turn Prohibited Movement Prohibited
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(RESERVED)
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No person shall make a turn on the red signal
at any location listed.
Intersection
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Direction of Travel
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Prohibited Turn on Red
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(RESERVED)
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The locations described are hereby designated
as bus stops. No vehicle other than an omnibus, picking up or discharging
passengers, shall be permitted to occupy said location between the
hours indicated.
The locations described are hereby designated
as taxi stands. No vehicle other than a taxi shall be permitted to
occupy said locations during the times indicated.
Street
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Location Hours
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(RESERVED)
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The lane locations described are designated
as lane use reservations, and traffic shall move as indicated.
Intersection or Location
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Movement
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(RESERVED)
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A. The speed limits for both directions of traffic along
the streets or parts thereof described below and made a part of this
chapter are hereby established at the rate of speed indicated.
B. Regulatory and warning signs shall be erected and
maintained to effect the above-designated speed limits.
Name of Street
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Speed Limit
(mph)
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Limits
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Approval Date
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Black Brook Road [Added 7-18-2002 by Ord. No. 340-3-2002]
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35
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From Black Brook Road to Glen Manor Drive
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6-7-2002
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Black Brook Road [Added 7-18-2002 by Ord. No. 340-3-2002]
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30
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From Black Brook Road to Hampton Borough Corporate
line
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6-7-2002
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Black Brook Road [Added 7-18-2002 by Ord. No. 340-3-2002]
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30
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From Black Brook Road to 300 feet south of Kalan
Farm Road (southernmost intersection)
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6-7-2002
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Iron Bridge Road [Added 12-6-2018 by Ord.
No. 459.2018]
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25
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From Rounsaville Road to the railroad crossing
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Iron Bridge Road [Added 12-6-2018 by Ord.
No. 459.2018]
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35
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From the railroad crossing to River Road
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Hackett Road
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30
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Entire length (County Route 635 to Black Brook
Road)
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11-1-2001
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Mine Road [Added 7-18-2002 by Ord. No. 340-3-2002]
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40
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From Mine Road to Charlestown Road (County Route
635)
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6-7-2002
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Mine Road [Added 7-18-2002 by Ord. No. 340-3-2002]
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25
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From State Route 173 to Fox Farm Road
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6-7-2002
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Rounsaville Road [Added 7-18-2002 by Ord. No. 340-3-2002; amended 12-6-2018 by Ord. No.
459.2018]
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35
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Entire length
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6-7-2002
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Strotz Road [Added 7-18-2002 by Ord. No. 340-3-2002]
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35
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Entire length
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6-7-2002
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Tunnel Road [Added 6-2-2022 by Ord. No. 459.2022]
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40
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Bloomsbury Road (CR 579) to Route 78 Overpass
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5-5-2022
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Tunnel Road [Added 6-2-2022 by Ord. No. 459.2022]
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35
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Route 78 Overpass to State Route 173
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5-5-2022
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Vliet Farm Road [Added 7-18-2002 by Ord. No. 340-3-2002]
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30
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Entire length
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6-7-2002
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The following locations are hereby established
as mid-block crosswalks.
Name of Street
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Location
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(RESERVED)
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Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-1831b, the following
locations shall be established as crosswalks for the older and walking-impaired
persons.
Name of Street
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Location
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(RESERVED)
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No-passing zones are hereby established and
shall be maintained upon the following described streets or parts
thereof.
Name of Street
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Sketch No.
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Sketch Date
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Approval Date
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(RESERVED)
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A. Handicapped parking on streets. In accordance with
the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-197, the following street locations
are designated as handicapped parking spaces. Such spaces are for
use by persons who have been issued special identification cards or
plates or placards by the Division of Motor Vehicles. No other person
shall be permitted to park in these spaces.
Street
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Number of Spaces
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Location
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(RESERVED)
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B. Handicapped parking on streets for private residences.
In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-197.6, the following
on-street locations are designated as handicapped parking spaces in
front of private residences occupied by handicapped persons. Such
spaces are for use by persons who have been issued special identification
cards or plates or placards by the Division of Motor Vehicles. No
other person shall be permitted in these spaces.
Street
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Location
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Permit Number
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(RESERVED)
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C. Handicapped parking in municipal building parking
lots and Board of Education property. In accordance with the provisions
of N.J.S.A. 39:4-197, the following off-street parking yards and Board
of Education property are designated as handicapped parking areas.
Such spaces are for use by persons who have been issued special identification
cards, plates or placards by the Division of Motor Vehicles. No other
persons shall be permitted to park in these areas.
[Amended 7-20-2006 by Ord. No. 340-4-2006]
Property
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Number of Spaces
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Location
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Municipal Building
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1
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Parking lot as shown on Tax Map: Sheet 8, Block
33, Lot 9
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Thomas Conley Elementary School
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6
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Cul-de-sac parking area as shown on site plan
for Conley dated 6-20-2005, Project No. 05108.02, prepared by The
Prisco Group
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Ethel Hoppack Middle School
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2
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Parking lot as shown on area as shown on site
plan for Hoppock dated 6-20-2005, Project No. 05108.02, prepared by
The Prisco Group
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D. Handicapped parking on private property open to the
public and to which the public is invited (retail business). In accordance
with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.46, the following off-street
parking yards are designated as handicapped parking areas. Such spaces
are for use by persons who have been issued special identification
cards, plates or placards by the Division of Motor Vehicles. No other
person shall be permitted to park in these spaces.
Property
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Number of Spaces
|
Location
|
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(RESERVED)
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E. Handicapped parking on all other private property.
In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:5A-1, the following
off-street parking locations are designated as handicapped parking.
Such spaces are for use by persons who have been issued special identification
cards, plates or placards by the Division of Motor Vehicles. No other
person shall be permitted to park in these spaces.
Property
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Number of Spaces
|
Location
|
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(RESERVED)
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F. Handicapped parking in municipal parks. In accordance
with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:5A-4, the following off-street
parking locations are designated as handicapped parking areas. Such
spaces are for use by persons who have been issued special identification
cards, plates or placards by the Division of Motor Vehicles. No other
person shall be permitted to park in these spaces.
[Amended 7-20-2006 by Ord. No. 340-4-2006]
Property
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Number of Spaces
|
Location
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Heritage Park
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2
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Parking lot as shown on site plan dated 5-1-2006
prepared by Hatch Mott MacDonald
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G. Signs, pavement markings, installation and maintenance. The owners of the premises referred to §
146-35C,
D and
E shall provide and install signs and pavement markings for each parking space reserved for the use of handicapped persons, which signs 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 said 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 Township of Bethlehem. The owner shall be responsible for the repair and restoration of same.
A. Regulation for the movement and the parking of traffic
on municipal property and Board of Education property. In accordance
with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-197, the following Municipal
and Board of Education property shall have the movement of traffic
controlled by the type of regulation indicated. No person shall operate
or park a vehicle in violation of the regulations indicated.
Property
|
Regulation
|
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(RESERVED)
|
B. Regulation for the movement and the parking of traffic
on private property open to the public and to which the public is
invited (retail business).
(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 regulations listed herein. No person shall operate or park
a vehicle in violation of the following regulations.
Property
|
Regulation
|
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(RESERVED)
|
(2) The owners of the premises referred to in this section
shall provide and install signs and pavement markings as required,
which signage and markings shall be in accordance with the current
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The cost of signs
and installations shall be the responsibility of the owner of said
property. The owner shall, subsequent to the initial procurement and
installation, maintain such signs and pavement markings in good condition
at no cost or expense to the Township of Bethlehem.
(3) The penalty for a violation and conviction of this
section shall be not less than $50 nor more than $1,000 and/or imprisonment
in the county jail for a term not to exceed 90 days, or by a period
of community service not to exceed 90 days.
C. Regulation for the movement and the parking of traffic
on all other private property. In accordance with the provisions of
N.J.S.A. 39:5A-1, the regulations of Subtitle 1, Title 39 of the Revised
Statutes are hereby made applicable to the properties listed below.
Property
|
Regulation
|
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(RESERVED)
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D. Regulation for the movement and the parking of traffic
in municipal parks. In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A.
39:5A-4, the regulations of Subtitle 1, Title 39 of the Revised Statutes
are hereby made applicable to the properties listed below.
Property
|
Regulation
|
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(RESERVED)
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E. Signs, pavement markings, installation and maintenance. The owners of the premises referred to in Subsections
B and
C 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 for the procurement and installation of signs and pavement markings shall be the responsibility of the owner of said 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 Township of Bethlehem. The owner shall be responsible for the repair and restoration or replacement of same.
[Added 2-7-2008 by Ord. No. 340-6-2008]
A. General parking.
(1) All vehicles must park in designated areas and between
the lines provided.
(2) No person shall stop or stand a vehicle upon any of
the streets or parts of streets or areas described below, except in
areas covered by other parking restrictions.
Name of Street/Area
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Sides
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Hours
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Location
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All roads and aisles
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Both
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All
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As depicted on site plan
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(3) Handicapped parking. All stalls shall be 12 feet wide,
as shown on the attached site plan, and signed with R7-8 and R7-8P signs (Reserved Parking
Sign and Penalty Plate), in the designated parking areas for persons
who have been issued a handicapped parking permit by the Motor Vehicle
Commission.
B. Stop intersections. The following described intersections
are hereby designated as stop intersections. Stop signs shall be installed
as provided therein.
Name of Roadway
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Stop Signs On
|
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Mine Road and Main Drive
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Main
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C. Speed limits.
(1) The speed limit for both directions of travel on the
following roadways are:
Name of Roadway
|
Speed Limit
(mph)
|
Limits
|
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All roads and aisles
|
15
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Entire length
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(2) Regulatory and warning signs shall be erected and
maintained to effect the above designated speed limits authorized
by the Department of Transportation.
D. Tow-away zones. Any vehicle parking or standing as
to obstruct or impede a normal flow of traffic, blocking entrances
or exitways, loading zones, oil fills, any grassy area pedestrian
walkway, or presenting in any way a safety or traffic hazard may be
removed by towing the vehicle at the owner's or operator's expense.
E. All signs, posts, or other necessary materials shall
be installed and paid for by the Township of Bethlehem. All signing
shall conform to the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-198 and 39:4-183.27.
F. Unless another penalty is expressly provided for by
the New Jersey Statute, every person convicted of a violation of this
section or any supplement thereto shall be liable to a penalty of
not more than $500 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days,
or both.
[Added 2-7-2008 by Ord. No. 340-7-2008; amended 8-20-2009 by Ord. No. 340.8.2009]
A. General parking.
(1) All vehicles must park in designated areas and between
the lines provided.
(2) No person shall stop or stand a vehicle upon any of
the streets or parts of streets or areas described below, except in
areas covered by other parking restrictions.
Name of Street/Area
|
Sides
|
Hours
|
Location
|
---|
All private roads and aisles
|
Both
|
All
|
As depicted on site plan
|
(3) Handicapped parking. All stalls shall be 12 feet wide,
as shown on the attached site plan, and signed with R7-8 and R7-8P signs (Reserved Parking
Sign and Penalty Plate), in the designated parking areas for persons
who have been issued a handicapped parking permit by the Motor Vehicle
Commission.
B. Speed limits.
(1) The speed limit for both directions of travel are as follows:
Area
|
Speed Limit
(mph)
|
Limits
|
---|
All private roads and aisles
|
5
|
Entire length
|
Parking lot
|
5
|
Entire area
|
C. Rules and regulations for use of the park and recreation facilities.
(1) Specific rules and regulations governing the use of Heritage Park
and its recreation facilities shall be established by the Township
Committee by resolution from time to time ("park rules and regulations").
The park rules and regulations shall be kept on file in the Municipal
Clerk's office and copies shall be available at the Municipal Building
for the public.
(2) The park rules and regulations will set forth, but are not limited
to, the following:
(b)
Reservation of facilities;
(h)
Liability insurance requirements;
(i)
Certification of coaches; and
(3) The park rules and regulations shall supersede any conflicting provisions
in this chapter except for state motor vehicle laws applicable to
public roadways.
(4) The park rules and regulations, as amended from time to time, shall
be incorporated herein and made a part of this chapter by reference.
D. Regulations for use of the parking lot.
(1) Specific regulations governing the use of the parking lot shall be
established by the Township Committee by resolution from time to time
("parking lot regulations"). The parking lot regulations shall be
kept on file in the Municipal Clerk's office and copies shall be available
at the Municipal Building for the public.
(2) The parking lot regulations will set forth, but are not limited to,
the following:
(a)
Number of parking stalls;
(b)
Size of each parking stall;
(c)
Location of each parking stall;
(d)
Location of regulatory and/or directional signs;
(e)
Location of utility pole curbline;
(f)
Width of parking lot entrance;
(g)
Width of lane(s) of travel; and
(h)
Location of landscaped island(s).
(3) The parking lot regulations, as amended from time to time, shall
be incorporated herein and made a part of this chapter by reference.
E. Tow-away zones. Any vehicle parking or standing as to obstruct or
impede a normal flow of traffic, blocking entrances or exitways, loading
zones, oil fills, any grassy area pedestrian walkway, or presenting
in any way a safety or traffic hazard may be removed by towing the
vehicle at the owner's or operator's expense.
F. All signs, posts, or other necessary materials shall be installed
and paid for by the Township of Bethlehem. All signs shall conform
to the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 39:4-198 and 39:4-183.27.
G. Enforcement. The Zoning Official, Director of Public Works and/or
Township Committee members (the "Township") shall have the authority
to enforce the provisions of this chapter, which includes the state
motor vehicle laws. The Township shall have the authority to eject
from the park any person acting in violation of this chapter. The
Township shall have authority to issue summonses before the Municipal
Court to any person acting in violation of this chapter. In addition,
the Township shall have the authority to issue summonses to any person
violating any provisions of this chapter based on the filing of certified
complaints by private persons.
H. Violations. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to the penalties provided in §
1-15. Each such day such violations are committed or permitted to continue shall continue a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder.
[Added 2-7-2008 by Ord. No. 340-8-2008]
A. General parking.
(1) All vehicles must park in designated areas and between
the lines provided.
(2) No person shall stop or stand a vehicle upon any of
the streets or parts of streets or areas described below, except in
areas covered by other parking restrictions.
Name of Street/Area
|
Sides
|
Hours
|
Location
|
---|
All roads and aisles
|
Both
|
All
|
As depicted on site plan
|
(3) Handicapped parking. All stalls shall be 12 feet wide,
as shown on the attached site plan, and signed with R7-8 and R7-8P signs (Reserved Parking
Sign and Penalty Plate), in the designated parking areas for persons
who have been issued a handicapped parking permit by the Motor Vehicle
Commission.
B. One-way streets. The following described streets or
parts of streets are hereby designated as one-way streets in the direction
indicated.
Name of Roadway
|
Direction
|
Limits
|
---|
Main Drive
|
South
|
Entire length
|
C. Speed limits.
(1) The speed limit for both directions of travel on the
following roadways are:
Name of Roadway
|
Speed Limit
(mph)
|
Limits
|
---|
All roads and aisles
|
15
|
Entire length
|
(2) Regulatory and warning signs shall be erected and
maintained to effect the above designated speed limits authorized
by the Department of Transportation.
D. Tow-away zones. Any vehicle parking or standing as
to obstruct or impede a normal flow of traffic, blocking entrances
or exitways, loading zones, oil fills, any grassy area pedestrian
walkway, or presenting in any way a safety or traffic hazard may be
removed by towing the vehicle at the owner's or operator's expense.
E. All signs, posts, or other necessary materials shall
be installed and paid for by the Township of Bethlehem. All signing
shall conform to the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-198 and 39:4-183.27.
F. Unless another penalty is expressly provided for by
the New Jersey Statute, every person convicted of a violation of this
section or any supplement thereto shall be liable to a penalty of
not more than $500 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days,
or both.
[Added 2-7-2008 by Ord. No. 340-9-2008]
A. General parking.
(1) All vehicles must park in designated areas and between
the lines provided.
(2) No person shall stop or stand a vehicle upon any of
the streets or parts of streets or areas described below, except in
areas covered by other parking restrictions.
Name of Street/Area
|
Sides
|
Hours
|
Location
|
---|
All roads and aisles
|
Both
|
All
|
As depicted on site plan
|
(3) Handicapped parking. All stalls shall be 12 feet wide,
as shown on the attached site plan, and signed with R7-8 and R7-8P signs (Reserved Parking
Sign and Penalty Plate), in the designated parking areas for persons
who have been issued a handicapped parking permit by the Motor Vehicle
Commission.
B. Reserved parking. All vehicles that are granted specialty
parking in this section, such as police vehicles, ambulances, teachers,
etc., must be properly identified, and the reserved parking spaces
must be shown on the attached site plan.
C. Stop intersections. The following described streets
or parts of streets are hereby designated as stop intersections. Stop
signs shall be installed as provided therein.
Intersection
|
Stop Signs On
|
---|
Main Drive and Rounseville
|
Main Drive
|
Bus Lane and Iron Bridge Road
|
Bus Lane
|
D. One-way streets. The following described streets or
parts of streets are hereby designated as one-way streets in the direction
indicated.
Name of Roadway
|
Direction
|
Limits
|
---|
Main Circle
|
Counterclockwise
|
Entire length
|
Bus Lane
|
West
|
Entire length
|
E. Speed Limits.
(1) The speed limit for both directions of travel on the
following roadways are:
Name of Roadway
|
Speed Limit
(mph)
|
Limits
|
---|
All roads and aisles
|
15
|
Entire length
|
(2) Regulatory and warning signs shall be erected and
maintained to effect the above designated speed limits authorized
by the Department of Transportation.
F. Tow-away zones. Any vehicle parking or standing as
to obstruct or impede a normal flow of traffic, blocking entrances
or exitways, loading zones, oil fills, any grassy area pedestrian
walkway, or presenting in any way a safety or traffic hazard may be
removed by towing the vehicle at the owner's or operator's expense.
G. Loading zone(s). The locations described are hereby
designated as loading zones. No person shall park a vehicle in said
location during the times indicated other than for the loading or
unloading of goods and materials.
Name of Street
|
Sides
|
Hours
|
Location
|
---|
Main Circle
|
North
|
All
|
As depicted on site plan
|
H. Authorized vehicles only. The following streets or
parts of streets shall be designated as use for authorized vehicles
only. No vehicle other than an authorized vehicle shall enter upon
the below roadway.
Name of Street
|
Limits
|
---|
Bus Lane
|
Between Main Circle and Aisle A
|
I. All signs, posts, or other necessary materials shall
be installed and paid for by the Township of Bethlehem. All signing
shall conform to the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-198 and 39:4-183.27.
J. Unless another penalty is expressly provided for by
the New Jersey Statute, every person convicted of a violation of this
section or any supplement thereto shall be liable to a penalty of
not more than $500 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days,
or both.