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1. Purpose and Findings A. Purpose The purpose of this local law is to modernize and clarify the Town of Orchard Park’s regulations governing parking violations, ticketing, fines, and enforcement, to promote public safety, ensure turnover of parking spaces, support winter maintenance operations, and provide fair, transparent procedures for residents and visitors. B. Legislative findings The Town Board finds that: e Existing regulations governing prohibited and time-limited parking require clearer penalties and procedures. e Consistent enforcement of overnight and seasonal parking restrictions is necessary for safe snow removal and emergency response. e Astandardized parking ticket and appeal process will improve fairness and administrative efficiency. 2. Pursuant to New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law 81660(a)(25), this local law amends Chapter 131, “Vehicles and Traffic,” of the Code of the Town of Orchard Park This local law amends Chapter 131, “Vehicles and Traffic,” of the Code of the Town of Orchard Park, by adding a new Article establishing specific provisions for parking tickets, penalties, and procedures, and by updating cross-references to parking restrictions already authorized in Chapter 131. 3. New Article: Parking Violations, Tickets and Penalties §131- 14 Definitions For the purposes of this Article: e “Parking violation” means any stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle in violation of any provision of this chapter or any schedule, map, or resolution adopted pursuant to this chapter. e “Parking ticket” means the written notice of a parking violation issued by a police officer or other authorized enforcement officer of the Town of Orchard Park. Page 1o0f6