Bill > A00616

This bill authorizes the village of Sleepy Hollow in Westchester County to establish a residential parking permit system in response to significant parking challenges. The village, which has a dense population of 4,452 people per square mile and attracts around 100,000 annual visitors due to its Halloween and literary tourism, experiences parking difficulties exacerbated by nearby train stations where non-residents park. The bill specifically allows the village board to create a parking permit system for 26 specific streets, including Andrews Lane, Cedar Street, and Hudson Street, with some key restrictions: commercial areas are exempt from permit requirements, at least 20% of parking spaces must remain available to non-residents, and short-term parking of at least 60 minutes must be provided. The parking system must be established through a local law or ordinance that includes a public hearing, sets permit fees (which will be credited to the village's general fund), specifies permit times, and exempts certain vehicle types like those registered under specific state vehicle regulations. The primary goals are to reduce traffic hazards, congestion, and pollution while ensuring residents have adequate parking access.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A616