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Resolutions (1)
[Ord. #902, § 1-6]
a. 
The provisions of Subtitle 1, Title 39 of the New Jersey Revised Statutes be and they are hereby made applicable to the semipublic and private roads, streets and driveways within the Society Hill Condominium Association, Bernards I, located in the Township of Bernards, Somerset County, New Jersey.
b. 
No person shall park a vehicle in any area except where stalls are provided and between the painted lines.
c. 
Stop intersections are only those that are shown on the attached site plan.[1] Stop signs shall be installed as provided thereon.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Paragraph f of this subsection.
d. 
The speed limit shall be 25 miles per hour on all areas, roads and streets.
e. 
Handicapped parking regulations shall be enforced as shown on the attached site plan.[2] No person shall be permitted to park in these spaces except persons who have been issued special vehicle identification cards by the Division of Motor Vehicles or temporary cards issued by the Chief of Police.
[2]
Editor's Note: See Paragraph f of this subsection.
f. 
The site plan referred to herein as the "attached site plan" is available for inspection during regular business hours at the office of the Township Clerk, Bernards Township Municipal Building, Collyer Lane, Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
[Ord. #903, §§ 1-6]
a. 
That the provisions of Subtitle 1, Title 39 of the New Jersey Revised Statutes be and they are hereby made applicable to the semipublic and private roads, streets and driveways within the Society Hill Condominium Association, Bernards II, located in the Township of Bernards, Somerset County, New Jersey.
b. 
No person shall park a vehicle in any area except where stalls are provided and between the painted lines.
c. 
Stop intersections are only those that are shown on the attached site plan.[1] Stop signs shall be installed as provided thereon.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Paragraph f of this subsection.
d. 
The speed limit shall be 25 miles per hour on all areas, roads and streets.
e. 
Handicapped parking regulations shall be enforced as shown on the attached site plan.[2] No person shall be permitted to park in these spaces except persons who have been issued special vehicle identification cards by the Division of Motor Vehicles, or temporary cards issued by the Chief of Police.
[2]
Editor's Note: See Paragraph f of this subsection.
f. 
The site plan referred to herein as the "attached site plan" is available for inspection during regular business hours at the office of the Township Clerk, Bernards Township Municipal Building, Collyer Lane, Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
[Ord. #2068, 6-9-2009, § 2, added]
a. 
The provisions of Subtitle 1, Title 39 of the New Jersey Revised Statutes be and they are hereby made applicable to the courtyards, driveways and private roads within the Spring Ridge Condominium Association located in the Township of Bernards, Somerset County, New Jersey.
1. 
No person shall park a vehicle in any area except where stalls are provided and between the painted lines.
2. 
Stop signs shall be installed on the near right side of each street intersecting a designated private through street. Stop signs shall also be installed at each exit from a courtyard.
b. 
Through street. The following private streets are hereby designated as a through street.
1. 
Jamestown Road: entire length.
2. 
Potomac Drive: entire length.
c. 
Stop intersections. The following intersections are hereby designated as stop intersections:
1. 
All driveways and courtyards onto private or public streets.
d. 
Speed limits.
1. 
The speed limits for both directions of traffic in the courtyards, driveways and parking lots shall be 15 miles per hour.
2. 
The speed limits for both directions of travel on the following roads are:
Road
Speed Limit
(mph)
Limits
Jamestown Road
25
Entire length
Potomac Drive
25
Entire length
3. 
Regulatory and warning signs shall be erected and maintained to effect the above-designated speed limits authorized by the Department of Transportation.
e. 
Tow-away. Any vehicle parked or standing as to obstruct or impede a normal flow of traffic, block entrances or exitways, loading zones, oil fills, any grass area, pedestrian walkway, or present in any way a safety or traffic hazard may be removed by towing the vehicle at the owner's or operator's expense.
f. 
Restricted parking.
1. 
No person shall park a vehicle any time upon any of the following described roadways, and all driveways and courtyards:
Name of Street
Side
Location
Jamestown Road
Both
Entire length
Potomac Drive
North
Entire length
2. 
No person shall park a vehicle any time upon any of the following described roadway from 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Name of Street
Side
Location
Potomac Drive
South
Entire length
g. 
All signs, posts, bolts, or other necessary materials be installed and paid for by the Spring Ridge Condominium Association. Work shall be checked by the Police Department to insure installations meet state and federal specifications, and all signing shall conform to the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
h. 
Unless another penalty is expressly provided by the New Jersey Statute, every person convicted of a violation of this subsection or any supplement thereto shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $200 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days, or both.
i. 
Effect of regulations. If any part of this regulation is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of the regulation.
j. 
Regulatory signs shall be erected and maintained to effect the above restrictions.
[1]
Editor’s Note: Former § 7-15.3, Washington Village Site of the Spring Ridge Condominium Association, added by Ord. # 957, was repealed 6-9-2009 by Ord. # 2068, § 1.
[1]
Editor’s Note: Former § 7-15.4, Courtyards of the Adams Village of the Spring Ridge Condominium Association, added by Ord. # 962, and former § 7-15.5, Semi-Public Areas of Adams Village in Spring Ridge, added by Ord. # 977, §§ I - X, as amended, were repealed 6-9-2009 by Ord. # 2068, § 1. Former § 7-15.6, The Hills Development on Allen Road, Hanson Road, Signal Point Road and in the Carlisle and Gatehouse Developments, added by Ord. # 965, as amended, was repealed 6-9-2009 by Ord. # 2072, § 1.
[Ord. #980, §§ I-VIII]
a. 
The provisions of Subtitle One, Title 39 of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey be and are hereby made applicable to the semi-public roads, streets, driveways and parking lots at The Hills Development located in the Township of Bernards, County of Somerset and the following regulations shall be enforceable:
1. 
All vehicles must park only in designated areas and between the lines provided.
2. 
Handicapped parking. All stalls shall be 12 feet wide as shown on the attached site plan and signed with R7-8 (Reserved Parking sign and penalty plate), in the designated parking areas for persons who have been issued the handicapped parking permits by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
3. 
Through street.
(a) 
(Reserved)[1]
[1]
Editor’s Note: Former Subparagraph a3(a), which designated certain streets as through streets was repealed 6-9-2009 by Ord. # 2072, § 1
(b) 
Stop intersections. The following intersections are hereby designated as stop intersections:
Intersection
Stop On
Pool Drive (both intersects) and Signal Point Road
Pool Drive (both intersects)
Signal Point Road and Hansom Road
[Ord. #2072, 6-9-2009, § 1, repealed]
4. 
Speed limits.
(a) 
The speed limits for both directions of traffic in the parking lots shall be 15 miles per hour.
(b) 
(Reserved)[2]
[2]
Editor’s Note: Former Subparagraph a4(b), which set speed limits on certain roads, as amended 1-23-2001 by Ord. # 1436, §§ 1 and 2, was repealed 6-9-2009 by Ord. # 2072, § 1.
(c) 
Regulatory and warning signs shall be erected and maintained to effect the above designated speed limits authorized by the Department of Transportation.
5. 
Tow-away. Any vehicle parked or standing as to obstruct or impede a normal flow of traffic, block entrances or exit ways, loading zones, oil fills, any grass area, pedestrian walkway, or present in any way a safety or traffic hazard may be removed by towing the vehicle at the owner's or operator's expense.
6. 
Restricted parking.
(a) 
No person shall stop or stand a vehicle any time upon any of the following described roadways or parts of roadways:
Name of Street
Side
Location
Allen Road
[Ord. #2072,[3] 6-9-2009, § 1, repealed]
Hansom Road
[Ord. #2072,[4] 6-9-2009, § 1, repealed]
Pool Drive
Both
Entire length
Signal Point Road
[Ord. #2072,[5] 6-9-2009, § 1, repealed]
[3]
Editor’s Note: This ordinance also repealed former Subparagraph a7 and 8, which provided for installation of signs and the severability of the provisions of the section.
[4]
Editor’s Note: This ordinance also repealed former Subparagraph a7 and 8, which provided for installation of signs and the severability of the provisions of the section.
[5]
Editor’s Note: This ordinance also repealed former Subparagraph a7 and 8, which provided for installation of signs and the severability of the provisions of the section.
[1]
Editor’s Note: Former § 7-15.8, Van Buren Village of the Spring Ridge Condominium Community Association, added by Ord. # 981, §§ I - VIII, and former § 7-15.9, Washington Village in Spring Ridge, added by Ord. # 972, as amended, were repealed 6-9-2009 by Ord. # 2068, § 1.
[Ord. #1045, §§ I-IX]
a. 
The provisions of Subtitle One, Title 39 of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey be and they are hereby made applicable to the semipublic roads, streets, driveways and parking lots at The Barons Condominiums located in the Township of Bernards, County of Somerset, and the following regulations shall be enforceable:
1. 
All vehicles must park only in designated areas and between the lines provided.
2. 
Handicapped parking. All stalls shall be 12 feet wide as shown on the attached site plan and signed with R7-8 (reserved parking sign and penalty plate), in the designated parking areas for persons who have been issued the handicapped parking permits by the Division of Motor Vehicles. (Site plan is attached to the original of this ordinance and is on file, available for inspection, in the office of the Township Clerk.)
3. 
Through street.
(a) 
The following streets or parts of streets 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
Limits
Dexter Drive
Between Gates House Drive and the terminus at the west curbline of the cul-de-sac
(b) 
Stop intersections. The following described intersections are hereby designated as stop intersections. Stop signs shall be installed as provided therein:
Intersection
Stop Signs On
Gate House Drive and Dexter Drive North
Gate House Drive
South Maple Avenue and Gate House Drive
Gate House Drive
4. 
Speed limits.
(a) 
The speed limits for both directions of traffic in the parking lots shall be 15 miles per hour.
(b) 
The speed limits for both directions of travel on the following roads are:
Road
MPH
Limits
Bradford Lane
15
Entire length
Deerfield Court
15
Entire length
Dexter Drive North
15
Entire length
Dexter Drive South
15
Entire length
Fairbanks Lane
15
Entire length
Gate House Drive
15
Entire length
(c) 
Regulatory and warning signs shall be erected and maintained to effect the above-designated speed limits authorized by the Department of Transportation.
5. 
Tow-away. Any vehicle parked or standing as to obstruct or impede a normal flow of traffic, block entrances or exit ways, loading zones, oil fills, any grass area, pedestrian walkway or present in any way a safety or traffic hazard may be removed by towing the vehicle at the owner's or operator's expense.
6. 
Restricted parking. 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
Sides
Hours
Location
Brafford Lane
Both
Between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Entire length
Deerfield Court
Both
Between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Entire length
Dexter Drive North
Both
Between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Entire length
Dexter Drive South
Both
Between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Entire length
Fairbanks Lane
Both
Between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Entire length
Gate House Drive
Both
Between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Entire length
7. 
All signs, posts or other necessary materials shall be installed and paid for by the applicant. Work shall be checked by the Police Department to insure installations meet state and federal specifications, and all signing shall conform to the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
8. 
Unless another penalty is expressly provided by New Jersey Statute, every person convicted of a violation of this subsection or any supplement thereto shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $200 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days, or both.
9. 
Effect of regulations. If any part of this regulation is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of the regulation.
[Ord. #1046, §§ I-VIII]
a. 
The provisions of Subtitle One, Title 39 of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey be made applicable to the semipublic roads, streets, driveways and parking lots at Maple Run at Basking Ridge located in the Township of Bernards, County of Somerset, and the following regulations shall be enforceable:
1. 
All vehicles must park only in designated areas and between the lines provided.
2. 
Handicapped parking. All stalls shall be 12 feet wide as shown on the attached site plan and signed with R7-8 (reserved parking sign and penalty plate), in the designated parking areas for persons who have been issued the handicapped parking permits by the Division of Motor Vehicles. (Site plan is attached to the original of the ordinance and is on file, available for inspection in the office of the Township clerk.)
3. 
Through street.
(a) 
The following street or parts of streets 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
Limits
Maple Run
Between North Maple Avenue and Madisonville Road
(b) 
Stop intersection. The following intersections are hereby designated as stop intersections. Stop signs shall be installed as provided therein:
Intersection
Stop Signs On
Maple Run and Madisonville Road
Maple Run
Maple Run and North Maple Avenue
Maple Run
Roberts Circle and Carswell Court
Carswell Court
Tennis Road and Roberts Circle
Tennis Road
4. 
Speed limits.
(a) 
The speed limits for both directions of traffic in the parking lots shall be 15 miles per hour.
(b) 
The speed limits for both directions of travel on the following roads are:
Road
MPH
Limits
Carswell Court
15
Entire length
Maple Run Drive
20
Entire length
Riggs Court
15
Entire length
Roberts Circle
15
Entire length
Tennis Road
15
Entire length
(c) 
Regulatory and Warning signs shall be erected and maintained to effect the above designated speed limits authorized by the Department of Transportation.
5. 
Tow-away. Any vehicle parked or standing as to obstruct or impede a normal flow of traffic, block entrances or exit ways, loading zones, oil fills, any grass area, pedestrian walkway, or present in any way a safety or traffic hazard may be removed by towing the vehicle at the owner's or operator's expense.
6. 
That all signs, posts, or other necessary materials be installed and paid for by the applicant. Work shall be checked by the police department to insure installations meet State and Federal Specifications, and all signing shall conform to the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
7. 
Unless another penalty is expressly provided by New Jersey Statute, every person convicted of a violation of this subsection or any supplement thereto shall be liable to a penalty of not more than two hundred ($200.00) dollars or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days or both.
8. 
Effect of regulations. If any part of this regulation is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of the regulation.
[Ord. #1178]
a. 
The provisions of Subtitle One, Title 39, of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey be made applicable to the semi-public roads, streets, driveways and parking lots at The Cedars at Basking Ridge located in the Township of Bernards, County of Somerset and the following regulations shall be enforceable:
1. 
All vehicles must park only in designated areas and between the lines provided.
2. 
Handicapped parking. All stalls shall be 12 feet wide as shown on the attached site plan and signed with R7-8 (Reserved Parking sign and penalty plate), in the designated parking areas for persons who have been issued the handicapped parking permits by the Division of Motor Vehicles. (Site plan is attached to the original of the ordinance and is on file, available for inspection in the office of the Township clerk.)
3. 
Through street.
(a) 
The following street or parts of streets 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
Limits
Arbor Circle
Between Valley Road and Spring Valley Boulevard
(b) 
Stop intersection. The following intersections are hereby designated as stop intersections. Stop signs shall be installed as provided therein:
Name of Street
Stop Signs On
Arbor Circle and Arbor Circle
Spring Valley Boulevard
Arbor Circle and Arbor Circle
Valley Road
4. 
Speed limits.
(a) 
The speed limits for both directions of traffic in parking courts and parking lots shall be 15 miles per hour.
(b) 
The speed limits for both directions of travel on the following road is:
Road
MPH
Limits
Arbor Circle
25
Entire length
(c) 
Regulatory and warning signs shall be erected and maintained to effect the above designated speed limits authorized by the Department of Transportation.
5. 
Tow-away. Any vehicle parked or standing as to obstruct or impede a normal flow of traffic, block entrances or exit ways, loading zones, oil fills, any grass area, pedestrian walkway, or present in any way a safety or traffic hazard may be removed by towing the vehicle at the owner's or operator's expense.
6. 
That all signs, posts, or other necessary materials be installed and paid for the association. Work shall be checked by the police department to insure installations meet State and Federal Specifications, and all signing shall conform to the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
7. 
Unless another penalty is expressly provided by New Jersey Statute, every person convicted of a violation of this subsection or any supplement thereto shall be liable to a penalty of not more than two hundred ($200.00) dollars or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days or both.
8. 
Effect of regulations. If any part of this regulation is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining of the regulation.
[Ord. #1565, 7-9-2002, added]
a. 
The provisions of Subtitle One, Title 39 of the New Jersey Revised Statutes be and they are hereby made applicable to the semipublic and private roads, streets and driveways within Dewy Meadow Village, located in the Township of Bernards, Somerset County, New Jersey.
b. 
No person shall park a vehicle in any area except where stalls are provided and between the painted lines.
c. 
Stop intersections are only those that are shown on the attached site plan. Stop signs shall be installed as provided thereon.
d. 
The speed limit shall be 15 miles per hour on all areas, roads and streets.
e. 
Handicapped parking regulations shall be enforced as shown on the attached site plan. No person shall be permitted to park in these spaces except persons who have been issued special vehicle identification cards by the Division of Motor Vehicles or temporary cards issued by the Chief of Police.
f. 
The site plan referred to herein as the "attached site plan" is available for inspection during regular business hours at the office of the Township Clerk, Bernards Township Municipal Building, Collyer Lane, Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
[Ord. #1605, 12-10-2002, added]
a. 
The provisions of Subtitle One, Title 39 of the New Jersey Revised Statutes be and they are hereby made applicable to the semipublic and private roads, streets and driveways within Riverwalk, located in the Township of Bernards, Somerset County, New Jersey.
b. 
No person shall park a vehicle in any area except where stalls are provided and between the painted lines.
c. 
Stop intersections are only those that are shown on the site plan on file with the Municipal Clerk. Stop signs shall be installed as provided thereon.
d. 
The speed limit shall be 15 miles per hour on all areas, roads and streets.
e. 
Handicapped parking regulations shall be enforced as shown on the site plan on file with the Municipal Clerk. No person shall be permitted to park in these spaces except persons who have been issued special vehicle identification cards by the Division of Motor Vehicles or temporary cards issued by the Chief of Police.
[Ord. #1608, 12-10-2002, added]
a. 
The provisions of Subtitle One, Title 39 of the New Jersey Revised Statutes be and they are hereby made applicable to the semipublic and private roads, streets and driveways within Patriot Mews, located in the Township of Bernards, Somerset County, New Jersey.
b. 
No person shall park a vehicle in any area except where stalls are provided and between the painted lines.
c. 
Stop intersections are only those that are shown on the site plan on file with the Municipal Clerk. Stop signs shall be installed as provided thereon.
d. 
The speed limit shall be 25 miles per hour on all areas, roads and streets.
e. 
Handicapped parking regulations shall be enforced as shown on the site plan on file with the Municipal Clerk. No person shall be permitted to park in these spaces except persons who have been issued special vehicle identification cards by the Division of Motor Vehicles or temporary cards issued by the Chief of Police.
[Ord. #1607, 12-10-2002, added]
a. 
The provisions of Subtitle 1, Title 39, of the New Jersey Revised Statutes be and they are hereby made applicable to the semipublic and private roads, streets and driveways within Patriot Hill, located in the Township of Bernards, Somerset County, New Jersey.
b. 
No person shall park a vehicle in any area except where stalls are provided and between the painted lines.
c. 
Stop intersections are only those that are shown on the site plan on file with the Municipal Clerk. Stop signs shall be installed as provided thereon.
d. 
The speed limit shall be 25 miles per hour on all areas, roads and streets.
e. 
Handicapped parking regulations shall be enforced as shown on the site plan on file with the Municipal Clerk. No person shall be permitted to park in these spaces except persons who have been issued special vehicle identification cards by the Division of Motor Vehicles or temporary cards issued by the Chief of Police.
[Ord. #1678, 11-11-2003, added]
Pursuant to c. 161, P.L. 2003 as may be amended from time to time, every person convicted of a violation of a provision of Section 7-15, or any supplement thereto, by parking a motor vehicle in a restricted parking space without a special vehicle identification card shall be liable to 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.
[Ord. #1737, 7-27-2004, added]
a. 
The provisions of Subtitle 1, Title 39, of the New Jersey Revised Statutes be and they are hereby made applicable to the semipublic and private roads, streets and driveways within Hamilton Crest, located in the Township of Bernards, Somerset County, New Jersey.
b. 
No person shall park a vehicle in any area except where stalls are provided and between the painted lines.
c. 
Stop intersections are only those that are shown on the attached site plan. Stop signs shall be installed as provided thereon.
d. 
The speed limit shall be 15 miles per hour on all areas, roads and streets.
e. 
Handicapped parking regulations shall be enforced as shown on the attached site plan. No person shall be permitted to park in these spaces except persons who have been issued special vehicle identification cards by the Division of Motor Vehicles or temporary cards issued by the Chief of Police.
f. 
The site plan referred to herein as the "attached site plan" is available for inspection during regular business hours at the office of the Township Clerk, Bernards Township Municipal Building, Collyer Lane, Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 7-15.19, Amherst Mews, added 7-27-2004 by Ord. No. 1736, was rescinded 7-24-2007 by Res. No. 070355, effective 1-1-2008.
[Ord. #1901, 10-10-2006, added]
a. 
The provisions of Subtitle 1, Title 39, of the New Jersey Revised Statutes be and they are hereby made applicable to the semipublic and private roads, streets and driveways within 100 Marketplace, located in Block 187, Lot 59.02, in the Township of Bernards, Somerset County, New Jersey.
b. 
No person shall park a vehicle in any area except where stalls are provided and between the painted lines.
c. 
Stop intersections are only those that are shown on the site plan on file with the Municipal Clerk. Stop signs shall be installed as provided thereon.
d. 
The speed limit shall be 15 miles per hour on all areas, roads and streets.
e. 
Handicapped parking regulations shall be enforced as shown on the site plan on file with the Municipal Clerk. No person shall be permitted to park in these spaces except persons who have been issued special vehicle identification cards by the Division of Motor Vehicles or temporary cards issued by the Chief of Police.
f. 
The site plan referred to herein as the "attached site plan" is available for inspection during regular business hours at the office of the Township Clerk, Bernards Township Municipal Building, 1 Collyer Lane, Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
[Ord. #2003, § 1, 3-11-2008, added]
a. 
The provisions of Subtitle One, Title 39, of the New Jersey Revised Statutes are hereby made applicable to Fife Lane and Longrifle Lane, private roads within Hamilton Ridge, located in the Township of Bernards, Somerset County, New Jersey.
b. 
There shall be a “no stopping or standing” prohibition on both sides of Fife Lane and Longrifle Lane between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., while school is in session.