LOCAL LAW NO._ – 2025 OF THE TOWN OF ORANGETOWN,
AMENDING CHAPTER 39 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), ARTICLE I (VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF ORANGETOWN
As amended, additions are underlined. Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Orangetown as follows:
Section 1.
Legislative Findings, Objectives and Purpose of this Local Law No. of 2025: The Town of Orangetown Traffic Advisory Board, having investigated issues related to congestion and safety in the Hamlets of Orangeburg and Blauvelt, recommends the Town Board adopt this local law amending the Town Code, to install Stop Signs at multiple locations in the Hamlets of Orangeburg and Blauvelt, previously installed under a 6-month police regulation to be reviewed after 6 months pursuant to Town Board resolution 522 of 2024. Having reviewed the 6-month police regulation and held a public hearing on the matter, the Town Board finds the Stop Signs at these intersections are necessary for traffic safety.
Section 2.
Chapter 39 (Vehicles and Traffic), Article I (Vehicle and Traffic Regulations), §39-8, of the Code of the Town of Orangetown (“Orangetown Code”), shall be amended so as to add the following new subsections (72) through (79) to paragraph “B” of Section 39-8, and, as amended, shall read as follows:
39-8. Stop Intersections.
The following intersections are hereby designated as stop intersections, and all vehicles approaching said intersections as hereinafter set forth shall, before entering the intersection, come to a full stop, unless otherwise directed by a peace officer or signal.
B. In the Hamlet of Orangeburg:
(72) Jim Dean Drive at Route 303
(73) Devon Drive at Parkway Drive South
(74) Carlton Road at Parkway Drive South
(75) Chestnut Oval (south/east entrance) at Parkway Drive South
(76) Cypress Lane at Parkway Drive South for traffic proceeding west on Cypress Lane
(77) Cypress Lane at Parkway Drive South for traffic proceeding east on Cypress Lane
78) Chestnut Oval (north/west entrance) at Parkway Drive South
(79) Chestnut Oval (north/east entrance) at Parkway Drive South
Section 3.
Chapter 39 (Vehicles and Traffic), Article I (Vehicle and Traffic Regulations), §39-8, of the Code of the Town of Orangetown (“Orangetown Code”), shall be amended so as to add the following new subsections (52) through (58) to paragraph “C” of Section 39-8, and, as amended, shall read as follows:
39-8. Stop Intersections.
The following intersections are hereby designated as stop intersections, and all vehicles approaching said intersections as hereinafter set forth shall, before entering the intersection, come to a full stop, unless otherwise directed by a peace officer or signal.
C. In the Hamlet of Blauvelt:
(52) Birchwood Road at Parkway Drive North
(53) Birchwood Court at Parkway Drive North
(54) Hoffman Lane at Parkway Drive North
(55) Ashwood Drive (south entrance) at Parkway Drive North
(56) Beechwood Road at Parkway Drive North
(57) Ashwood Drive (north entrance) at Parkway Drive North
(58) East Road at Parkway Drive North
Section 4. Authority
This proposed Local Law is enacted and adopted pursuant to NYS Municipal Home Rule Law §10, and in accordance with the procedures prescribed in NYS Municipal Home Rule §20.
Section 5. Severability
If any section, subdivision, paragraph, clause or phrase of this Local Law shall be adjudged invalid, or held to be unconstitutional, by any court of competent jurisdiction, any judgment or order made thereby shall not affect the validity of this Local Law as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part or provision so adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 6. Effective Date
This Local Law shall become effective immediately upon filing with the New York State Secretary of State.