Bill > S07775

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 bill identifies specific issues such as dense population (4,452 persons per square mile), limited off-street parking, parking pressures from train commuters and tourists (approximately 100,000 annual visitors), and resulting traffic and environmental hazards. The proposed system would allow the village board to create a local law establishing a parking permit system for specific streets, including Andrews Lane, Cedar Street, and others. The permit system must include several key provisions: exempting certain vehicle registrations, setting specific hours of enforcement, reserving at least 20% of spaces for non-residents, providing short-term parking options, establishing permit fees (which will be credited to the village's general fund), and requiring a public hearing before implementation. Importantly, the system cannot apply to state highways, and permits will not be required on streets zoned for commercial, office, or retail use. The bill aims to reduce parking-related congestion, traffic hazards, and pollution while providing a structured approach to managing limited parking resources in the village.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7775