Bill > S4951

This bill modifies existing New Jersey parking regulations to prohibit municipalities from requiring site plan approvals or other administrative permissions when businesses want to add up to five van accessible parking spaces to an existing parking lot or structure in a commercial zone. Specifically, the bill prevents local governments from imposing additional review processes for these accessibility improvements, as long as the new parking spaces meet the criteria established in the 2010 ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Standards for Accessible Design. The term "van accessible" is defined as a parking space with sufficient width to accommodate a wheelchair lift or ramp, higher vertical clearance, and a sign specifically identifying the space as van accessible. By streamlining the process for adding these specialized parking spaces, the bill aims to make it easier for businesses to improve accessibility for people with disabilities without going through complex bureaucratic approval processes.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4951