Long Branch council adopts Prospect Alley no-parking zone, introduces stormwater and police-duty ordinances

The Long Branch City Council on March 25 adopted Ordinance 03-26, designating both sides of Prospect Alley, along the driveway at 400 Morris Avenue, as a no-parking zone to allow safe ingress and egress. Council President opened the public hearing on the ordinance, no members of the public spoke, and the council closed the hearing before moving to adopt on second and final reading.

Vice President Dangler moved to adopt Ordinance 03-26; the motion carried on roll call. The transcript records that Missus Wittes was absent for the vote. The council did not receive public comment on the ordinance during the hearing.

At the same meeting the council introduced two additional ordinances. Ordinance 04-26 would amend Chapter 300-24 of the municipal code to revise the definition of “major development” for stormwater regulation; the council voted to introduce the ordinance and set a public hearing for April 8, 2026. Ordinance 05-26 would add Section 78-21 to Chapter 78 to create a framework for extra-duty police assignments; the council likewise voted to introduce that ordinance and scheduled its public hearing for April 8, 2026.

All three items were handled during the regular agenda; Ordinance 03-26 was adopted at second reading, and Ordinances 04-26 and 05-26 proceed to public hearings on April 8.

What happens next: the two newly introduced ordinances will be the subject of public hearings on April 8, 2026, when the council will take further testimony and consider final votes. The adopted Prospect Alley restriction will be implemented with signage to be installed as specified in the ordinance.