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Also attached to this agenda item: Cedar Nordica Truesdale residential parking map June 12th Resolution 108-2024 LL Intro 8 of 2024 Adoption Resolution 99-2024 LL Intro 8 of 2024 Public Hearing

LOCAL LAW INTRODUCTORY NO. 8-2024 A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 215 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF CROTON-ON-HUDSON REGARDING THE CREATION OF AN ON-STREET RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson as follows: Section One. Article X, Residential Parking Permit System, of Chapter 215 entitled “Vehicles and Traffic” of the Code of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson is hereby amended to read as follows: Article X. Residential Parking Permit System. § 215-72. Purpose, intent and findings. The Board of Trustees hereby finds that a residential parking permit system in certain areas of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson is necessary in order to preserve the character of the neighborhoods, improving access to residences and parking for residents, and reducing traffic hazards, congestion, and air and noise pollution detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of its residents. The Board of Trustees sought state legislation authorizing the creation of an on-street parking permit system for residents of Hastings Avenue and Young Avenue, which legislation was adopted and became effective on October 7, 2020, and codified in the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law as § 1640- q. The Board of Trustees sought further state legislation authorizing the creation of an on-street parking permit system for residents of Cedar Lane, Nordica Drive, Old Post Road South and Truesdale Drive, which legislation was adopted and became effective on September 15, 2023, and was added to the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law as § 1640-q. § 215-73 Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: CROTON RIVER RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT AREA Consisting of the following roadways on the following streets and sides of streets: Name of Street Side Location Cedar Lane Both Entire length Nordica Drive Both Between Truesdale Drive and a point 450 feet south of Cedar Lane Truesdale Drive Both Between Cedar Lane and its northeasterly terminus. RESIDENT An individual currently residing within the parking area based on the submission of adequate documentation in accordance with the provisions of this article. HARMON RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT AREA Consisting of the following roadways on the following streets and sides of streets: Name of Street Side Location Hastings Avenue Both Between Benedict Boulevard and Devon Avenue. Young Avenue Both Between Oneida Avenue and Benedict Boulevard. § 215-74 Designation of permit parking areas in Harmon; permit required; hours. A. A residential parking permit system is hereby established within the Harmon residential parking permit area, as defined herein. B. Except as otherwise provided herein, no person shall park a vehicle, nor allow a vehicle to be parked at any time, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., excluding holidays, along any street that has been designated as the Harmon residential parking permit area pursuant to this article, unless the vehicle displays a valid parking permit issued in accordance with this article. C. A permitted vehicle issued a permit shall have affixed a valid residential parking permit to either its rear windshield or its rear bumper, or such other location on the vehicle as the Village Manager or their designee may determine. § 215-75 Designation of permit parking areas near the Croton River; permit required; hours. A. A residential parking permit system is hereby established within the Croton River residential parking permit area, as defined herein. B. Except as otherwise provided herein, no person shall park a vehicle, nor allow a vehicle to be parked at any time, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., from Memorial Day through Labor Day, along any street that has been designated as the Croton River residential parking permit area pursuant to this article, unless the vehicle displays a valid parking permit issued in accordance with this article. C. A permitted vehicle issued a permit shall have affixed a valid residential parking permit to either its rear windshield or its rear bumper, or such other location on the vehicle as the Village Manager or their designee may determine. § 215-76 Issuance of residential parking permits. A. Upon application and payment of the applicable fee, any person who is a resident and who meets the applicable requirements of this article shall be issued by the Village Manager or their designee one valid parking permit for each vehicle registered in the applicant's name. The Village Manager or their designee shall establish guidelines to issue parking permits, including proof of residency. B. Permits issued under this article shall be specific to a single vehicle, shall not be transferred, and shall be displayed only as the Village Manager or their designee prescribes. The permittee shall immediately notify the Village of any change or amendment from the information contained in the original application. C. If the permit or portion of the vehicle to which a permit has been affixed is damaged such that it must be replaced, the permittee, upon application therefor, shall be issued a replacement. The Manager or their designee may require display of the damaged permit before a new permit is issued. § 215-77 Fees. A. The fees for residential parking permits shall be set by resolution by the Board of Trustees from time to time. B. The fees collected pursuant to this article shall be credited to the general fund of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. § 215-78 Nonresident parking exception. A. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, vehicles without a permit issued pursuant to this article may be parked within the Harmon Residential Parking Permit Area for a period not in excess of four hours. B. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, not less than 20% of all spaces within the Croton River Residential Parking Permit Area will be designated as available to nonresidents as short- term parking of not less than 90 minutes in duration. § 215-79 Temporary parking. There shall be temporary parking permits available for residents who have a houseguest, babysitter, caretaker, contractor, service provider, or other visitor come to their home for a temporary period of time. Temporary parking permits, not to exceed three days in length, shall be issued by the Village Manager or their designee when sufficient off-street parking is not available at the residence. The temporary parking permit shall be placed on the vehicle dashboard, or such other location as the Village Manager or their designee may determine. § 215-80 Exemptions. Motor vehicles registered pursuant to § 404-a of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law shall be exempt from any permit requirement established pursuant to this chapter. § 215-81 Conflicts. To the extent that the provisions in this article conflict with any other provisions in Chapter 215, the provisions herein control. § 215-82 Penalties for offenses. Any person violating any provisions of this article of this chapter may, upon conviction, be punished by a fine as detailed in § 215-30. Section Two. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, phrase or other portion of this Local Law is, for any reason, declared invalid, in whole or in part, by any court, agency, commission, legislative body or other authority of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate distinct and independent portion. Such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof, which other portions shall continue in full force and effect. Section Three. Effective Date. This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.