Red Bank council unanimously adopts outdoor-storage and Hudson Avenue no‑parking ordinances; sidewalk-sign rules introduced

The Borough Council of Red Bank adopted two ordinances on final reading on April 9 and introduced a third.

Ordinance 2026-06, which amends Chapter 490 (planning and development regulations) as they relate to outdoor storage materials, was opened for public comment, the hearing was closed and the council approved the ordinance on a roll-call vote. Council members recorded "yes" votes in roll call and the ordinance was adopted.

Ordinance 2026-08, amending Chapter 680 (vehicles and traffic) to clarify no-parking zones on Hudson Avenue intended to enhance public safety, was likewise opened and closed for public comment and approved on final reading by unanimous roll call.

Council then introduced Ordinance 2026-09 to renew sidewalk-sign (sandwich-sign) regulations. Council member Facy Blackwood and a public commenter had raised the idea of requiring uniform sign frames to improve visual consistency; members agreed the ordinance could be amended and set a public hearing for April 23.

Votes at a glance

- Ordinance 2026-06 (outdoor storage): Adopted on final reading; roll call recorded unanimous "yes" (Council members Bonitakis, Facy Blackwood, Forest, Janone, Yuro; Deputy Mayor Trigiano; Mayor William Portman).

- Ordinance 2026-08 (Hudson Avenue no-parking): Adopted on final reading; roll call recorded unanimous "yes" (same voting members).

Next steps: The sidewalk-sign ordinance (2026-09) will return for public comment at a hearing on April 23, where the council may consider language requiring uniform frames or other amendments.