West Orange City Zoning Code
§ 25-32.3
Findings.
[Ord. No. 2357-12 § 25-32.3]
a.
The area within the Township of West Orange as described by tax block and lot numbers and by street addresses as set forth in Schedule "A" of this section, will benefit from being designated as a Special Improvement District. Schedule "A" will be compiled by the Municipal Tax Assessor annually. Notices and appeal as per Subsection 25-32.8 of this section shall apply. Schedule A is included as an attachment to this chapter.
b.
The Corporation would provide administrative and other services to benefit the welfare of all those who reside, are employed in or visit the District and the Township of West Orange.
c.
A special assessment may be imposed and collected by the Township of West Orange Tax Collector on a semi-annual basis, and all of these payments shall be transferred to the Corporation to effectuate the purpose of this section and to exercise the powers given to it by this section.
d.
Among the services that will be performed by the Corporation will be:
1.
Beautification of public areas.
2.
Providing assistance to property and business owners for improving and preserving their buildings and properties.
3.
Encouraging other physical improvements or policies that will improve the economic opportunities for residents, businesses and persons employed in West Orange.
4.
Marketing, promotion and public relations for the District and its neighborhoods, in conjunction with other efforts that are pursued by other groups or organizations.
5.
Recruitment and retention of businesses or organizations that enhance the economic and historic qualities of the District and West Orange.
e.
The business community should be encouraged to provide self-help and self-financing programs to meet local need.
