Tag: Ordinance
Tinton Falls Sets Safety Rules for Electric Bicycles, Scooters
TINTON FALLS – The borough has tightened safety regulations around the use and operation of electric bikes and scooters as these low-speed wheels become increasingly popular transportation options around the country.
Atlantic Highlands Council May Reverse Ban on Cannabis Shops
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS– Cannabis shops may soon appear in Atlantic Highlands, as borough officials have introduced an ordinance that rewrites the town’s stance on the businesses. A public hearing is scheduled for June 2, where residents can express support or opposition to the proposal before an official vote is held.
Little Silver Considers New Law, As E-Bike Riders Flout Road Rules
LITTLE SILVER – Borough officials, ahead of warmer weather, have introduced a new e-bike-specific ordinance this week in hopes of curbing reports of dangerous riding.
E-Bike Rules on the Books in Oceanport
OCEANPORT – As electric bikes (e-bikes) continue to surge in popularity around the area, local officials are stepping up to address concerns over their safety, particularly among younger riders.
Red Bank Council to Mandate Lead-Based Paint Inspections for Rental Properties
The governing body is fine-tuning decisions on lead-based paint inspections and other borough-wide infrastructure and security enhancements.
E-Bike Safety an Increasing Concern in Fair Haven
As electric bicycles – or e-bikes – grow in popularity, so do concerns over rider safety.
At the borough council’s July 8 meeting, officials discussed drafting an e-bike ordinance to enforce speed limits, rules and safety guidelines for these motor-assisted vehicles.
Red Bank Approves Owner-Occupied Short-Term Rentals
RED BANK – The highly debated ordinance from 2023 that banned short-term rentals (STR) was reconsidered and revised after public input May 8 and adopted at the May 23 borough council meeting. The revised ordinance allows STRs for up to 28 consecutive days in owner-occupied premises only, potentially cutting out nonresident investment opportunities.
Sea Bright Officials Look to Crack Down on E-Bikes
Ahead of the summer season, borough officials are looking to crack down on electric bikes (e-bikes), considering regulations and fines the police can enforce.
Tough Tree Ordinance Contemplated in Little Silver
Borough officials have until May 1 to pass a far-reaching tree removal ordinance that would set procedures for maintaining the town’s canopy and punishments for those who skirt the rules.
Atlantic Highlands Council Passes Revised Rent Control Ordinance
At its most recent meeting, the borough council reviewed and voted on a new rent control ordinance to help residents struggling with rising housing costs.
