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Roselle Park council adopts parking restrictions on Westfield Avenue and updates handicapped-parking rules
Summary
The Roselle Park Mayor and Council on May 21 adopted Ordinance No. 2858 prohibiting parking on specified sections of Westfield Avenue and Ordinance No. 2859 revising handicapped on-street parking procedures, including application, renewal and penalties. Both measures passed with all members present voting yes; one member was absent.
Roselle Park’s Mayor and Council on May 21 adopted two ordinances aimed at improving safety and clarifying on-street restricted parking.
Ordinance No. 2858 prohibits parking along defined segments of Westfield Avenue (N.J. Route 28), a change the council said targets a narrow area near American Legion Post 60 where parked vehicles have created hazardous conditions and blocked driveways. Sponsor Councilman Michael Johnson said the amendment follows the New Jersey Department of Transportation Traffic Regulation Order RP 2026-12 and is intended to reduce the risk of accidents in the constrained stretch.
The council also adopted Ordinance No. 2859, which revises Chapter 7, Section 39 to set procedures for establishing on-street handicapped (restrictive) parking zones under N.J.S.A. 39:4-197.6. The ordinance updates definitions, requires physician certification for applicants, sets annual renewal and site-inspection rules, and establishes civil penalties for misuse ranging from $100 to $500 for a first offense and higher fines or imprisonment for subsequent violations.
Both ordinances were approved by roll call. For No. 2858, Councilmembers Petrosky, Johnson, Lyons, Patel and Casalins voted yes; Councilmember Robaina was recorded absent. The same five members voted to adopt No. 2859. Each ordinance becomes effective upon publication of the Office of the Borough Clerk’s Notice of Final Adoption.
Why it matters: Westfield Avenue is a state highway; the council noted it worked with the NJDOT to secure the regulation needed to enforce local parking changes. The handicapped-parking ordinance clarifies local review and renewal procedures and establishes enforcement expectations and penalties intended to preserve access for residents with mobility disabilities.
What’s next: Ordinance No. 2858 will be enforced locally after publication; Ordinance No. 2859 is effective on publication and sets an annual renewal cycle for existing restricted parking zones. Residents seeking a restrictive parking zone must apply to the Police Department using the form described in the ordinance.
(Reporting based on the May 21, 2026 Borough of Roselle Park meeting.)
