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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 23, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 23: 5-9, PARKING OF VEHICLES ON YARD FRONTAGE.
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WHEREAS, the City has been dealing with ongoing issues and complaints related to individuals parking on the front lawn of their property in residential areas; and
WHEREAS, the parking of vehicles on any surface that is not improved in the front yard diminishes property values in residential areas; and
WHEREAS, the parking of vehicles on any surface that is not improved in the front yard degrades the aesthetic appearance of residential areas where the parking of vehicles on any surface that is not improved in the front yard of residential properties of such is significant or common practice; and
WHEREAS, the parking of vehicles on any surface that is not improved in the front yard of residential properties can cause damage to underground infrastructure, resulting in loss of water and other conditions contrary to the public interest; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Council desires to enact regulations to address and mitigate the negative effects set forth in the preceding recitals in residential areas resulting from the conduct of those who park vehicles on any surface that is not improved in the front yard of residential properties in violation of such regulations; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-2, the City is authorized to enact and amend ordinances as deemed necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare and as may be necessary to carry into effect the powers and duties conferred and imposed upon the City of Newark by law; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
Section 1. Chapter 5-9, entitled "Parking of Vehicles on Yard Frontage" is hereby added to the City of Newark Municipal Code as follows:
A. Definitions. As used in this section, the following t...
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