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ORDINANCE AMENDMENT OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS TO TITLE III - CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 29 - TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES, ADDING ARTICLE IX ENTITLED "AUTOMATED PARKING CONTROL SYSTEMS"
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WHEREAS, the City of New Haven is responsible for managing public streets, parking regulations, curbside access, traffic safety, and the efficient use of public space; and
WHEREAS, illegal parking, stopping, and standing can interfere with traffic flow, emergency access, transit service, bicycle facilities, pedestrian crossings, loading zones, accessible parking, residential permit areas, and other important public uses of the curb; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation, Traffic and Parking seeks to use available technology to support consistent and efficient enforcement of existing parking regulations; and
WHEREAS, Automated Parking Control Systems may include cameras, motor vehicle sensors, or other devices capable of reading and recording vehicle license plates, subject to the requirements and safeguards set forth in the ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the proposed ordinance amendment provides for due process including review by a reviewing officer before a citation may be issued, establishes notice and appeal procedures, and includes provisions related to system testing, privacy, data retention, disclosure, and contractual services; and
WHEREAS, the proposed ordinance amendment will allow the City to better manage parking compliance and curbside activity while preserving the right of individuals to appeal citations through the City's existing parking violation appeal process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven that:
1. The Code of Ordinances of the City of New Haven, Connecticut, is hereby amended by adding a section, to be numbered Article IX - " Automated Parking Control Systems", Section 29-158, which said section shall read as enclosed.
2. The Department of Transportation, Traffic, and Parking is ...
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