Ordinance No. 04-11

Introduced: March 3, 2011
Public Hearing: April 7, 2011
Status: Adopted

An ordinance amending and supplementing Section 31-73, Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets, of Chapter 31, Traffic and Vehicles, of the Revised Ordinances of the Township of Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A.40:48-2, the governing body of a municipality may make, amend, repeal, and enforce such other ordinances, regulations, rules and by-laws not contrary to the laws of this state or of the United States, as it may deem necessary and proper for the good government, order and protection of person and property, and for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants, and as may be necessary to carry into effect the powers and duties conferred and imposed by this subtitle, or by any law; and

WHEREAS, concerns have been expressed to the Township of Randolph by the residents of Longview Avenue regarding improper parking near the intersection with Carrell Road during sporting events at Brundage Park and the dangerous conditions resulting therefrom; and

WHEREAS, the Traffic Advisory Committee considered the concerns of the Longview Avenue residents and recommended that the Township of Randolph enact an Ordinance prohibiting parking on the east side of Longview Avenue from the intersection of Longview Avenue and Carrell Road and extending to 250 feet north of Carrell Road to address this problem; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Randolph desires to amend and supplement Section 31-73, Parking prohibited on certain streets, of Chapter 31, Traffic and Vehicles, of the Revised Ordinances of the Township of Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey, to prohibit parking on the east side of Longview Avenue from the intersection of Longview Avenue and Carrell Road and extending to 250 feet north of Carrell Road.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the Township of Randolph, County of Morris, State of New Jersey as follows:

SECTION ONE. Section 31-73, Parking prohibited on certain streets, of Chapter 31, Traffic and Vehicles, of the Revised Ordinances of the Township of Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey, is hereby supplemented and amended by the addition of the following:

SECTION TWO. All Ordinances of the Township of Randolph which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed as to the extent of such inconsistency.

SECTION THREE. If any section, subsection, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

SECTION FOUR. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by law.

ATTEST

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Donna Marie Luciani, Township Clerk

TOWNSHIP OF RANDOLPH

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Trina Ruane Mitsch, Mayor

LEGAL NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF RANDOLPH, COUNTY OF MORRIS
ORDINANCE NO. 04-11

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Ordinance entitled “An Ordinance Amending Section 31-73, Parking Prohibited On Certain Streets, Of Chapter 31, Traffic and Vehicles, Of The Revised Ordinances Of The Township of Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey” was submitted in writing at a regular meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Township of Randolph, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, held on March 3, 2011 and was introduced, read by title and passed on first reading. A Statement of Purpose of the Ordinance is contained below. The Governing Body of the Township of Randolph will further consider the Ordinance for second reading and final passage thereof at their regular meeting to be held on April 7, 2011 at 8 p.m. prevailing time, at the Municipal Building, 502 Millbrook Avenue, Randolph, New Jersey 07869, at which time and place a public hearing will be heard thereon by the Governing Body and all parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance.

Statement of Purpose of Ordinance

The purpose of the above Ordinance is to amend and supplement Section 31-73, Parking prohibited on certain streets, of Chapter 31, Traffic and Vehicles, of the Revised Ordinances of the Township of Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey, to prohibit parking on the east side of Longview Avenue from the intersection of Longview Avenue and Carrell Road and extending to 250 feet north of Carrell Road.

A copy of the full Ordinance is available to any member of the general public, without cost, at the Township of Randolph, Municipal Building, Millbrook Avenue, Randolph, New Jersey, at the Office of the Township Clerk, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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Donna Marie Luciani, Township Clerk
Township of Randolph
County of Morris, State of New Jersey