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Committee introduces parking-permit ordinance, shifts restricted-start time to 7 a.m.
Summary
The committee introduced Ordinance 2026-13 (parking permits), adding Washington blocks and adjusting restricted hours on some streets to start at 7 a.m.; a public hearing is set for Aug. 17.
The Township Committee moved to introduce Ordinance 2026-13, which consolidates permit-parking schedules for Caulk Island and the riverfront area, expands eligible permit areas (including adding the 200/300 blocks of Washington) and proposes changing the morning end of restricted hours from 8 a.m. to 7 a.m. to better align with the municipal noise ordinance.
Committee members debated the one-hour change—several members noted the noise ordinance allows work to begin at 7 a.m. and supported the shift so landscapers and contractors could park closer to residents' homes. The ordinance was read by title only, introduced by motion and second, and the committee set a public hearing for Aug. 17.
Why it matters: the change affects who may obtain a parking permit and at what times streets are restricted. Residents on Vine, Walter and Orchard raised questions about whether a permit guarantees a parking spot; officials clarified a permit grants parking eligibility, not a reserved space.
Next steps: ordinance will be published and a public hearing held on Aug. 17 to accept testimony and consider final adoption.
