Bill > S693

This bill amends existing law to prohibit municipalities from requiring certain approvals for adding up to five van accessible parking spaces to existing parking facilities within commercial zones. Specifically, it prevents municipalities from demanding approval of a minor site plan or a full site plan, as defined by New Jersey law (P.L.1975, c.291), or any approval under the State Uniform Construction Code Act (P.L.1975, c.217), if the sole purpose of the improvement is to add these parking spaces. These van accessible spaces must meet the criteria outlined in the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, which are federal guidelines for accessibility, and "van accessible" refers to spaces designed to accommodate wheelchair lifts or ramps with specific width and vertical clearance requirements. This change aims to streamline the process for creating these essential accessible parking spots without unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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