Ridgewood, NJ Animal Ordinances: Veterinary Clinic Zoning (2026)

Article IV of Chapter 105 folds zoning judgment directly into the Division of Health's licensing decision for kennels, pet shops and animal hospitals. Section 105-26 authorizes the Division to deny a license outright 'when the keeping of dogs, cats or animals, because of the location surroundings and characteristics of the premises, would be detrimental or likely to cause discomfort or annoyance to those residing or carrying on business in the neighborhood,' and an Editor's Note attached to that section confirms that 'issuance of a kennel license is contingent upon compliance with the applicable provisions of Ch.

190, Land Use and Development,' meaning a veterinary or boarding use cannot get a Village license without first satisfying the Village's separate zoning code. ' Before either standard is reached, § 105-25 allows the Division to investigate the applicant and premises, and once issued, a license runs only through the fiscal year, expiring every June 30 under § 105-28, is non-transferable, and can be suspended on two weeks' notice or revoked for a violation of Article IV or the state Sanitary Code under §§ 105-31 and 105-32.