Ridgewood considers valet system to ease downtown parking problems
JULY 21, 2014 LAST UPDATED: MONDAY, JULY 21, 2014, 2:06 PM
BY JODI WEINBERGER
STAFF WRITER
Ridgewood officials believe they have found a way to free up “potentially hundreds” of parking spaces in the Central Business District (CBD).
A policy is being written that would allow restaurants to valet cars to non-metered lots, providing a benefit for businesses and patrons.
An ordinance for valet parking “supports the public good,” said Village Manager Roberta Sonenfeld.
Under the valet policy, restaurants would pay $250 to apply for a valet permit, and, if approved, would pay $1,000 for an annual operating permit.
The permit application would have to detail such things as insurance, the seating capacity of the business, hours and days of operations, a map of routes to the offsite parking lot, and a copy of the agreement between the business and the owner of the offsite parking location.
The restaurant would also be charged with displaying valet parking signage and would not be allowed to park in any metered spot, and would have to employ a sufficient number of valet parking attendants so that cars do not queue up and block the road.
The village engineer would review the permit application to determine whether the plan is “workable and safe” and possibly consult with the police and fire departments on the plans.
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