Cinnaminson Seeks Ban On Illegal Commercial Vehicle Parking

CINNAMINSON, NJ — Calling it necessary for the “preservation of the public health, safety and welfare,” Cinnaminson Township Committee last week took the first step to ban overnight parking of commercial vehicles on private property.

Cinnaminson Township Committee introduced a proposed ordinance to amend the part of township code that covers parking and roadway obstructions at its meeting on Sept. 20.

According to the proposed ordinance, the township has determined that a problem exists with people improperly parking their commercial vehicles on private property that they don’t own or lease, or even occupy.

This has resulted in public safety concerns and the long-term visual blight within the township, officials said.

The proposal prohibits the parking of commercial vehicles on private property unless it is the subject of an active repair and the owner of the vehicle has an agreement with the property owner.

The owner, lessee or occupant of a private home must make every effort to park and/or store the vehicle in a way that does not result in a visual blight.

An active repair is defined as repair or maintenance that is taking place daily for no longer than two weeks, unless the township approves a longer time period.

The request must be made in writing and set forth the reasons they need for the extension. Anyone who fails to comply will be fined and/or penalized.

The public hearing and final vote on the proposal will take place at the Oct. 18 meeting.