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Filming & Production in Ridgewood, NJ (2026)

1 verified filming & production rules for Ridgewood, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Location Permits

The Village of Ridgewood requires a permit before any commercial or educational still photography or motion picture filming can take place anywhere within village limits. Applications go to the Village Manager's office at least seven working days before shooting starts, and filming is barred before 8 a.m. or after 7 p.m.

Ridgewood, NJ Filming Location Permit Rules

Some Restrictions

Village of Ridgewood Code §§ 147-3A, 147-5B(3), 147-6A

General. A permit issued pursuant to this chapter is required prior to any person or entity engaging in the activity of filming within the geographic boundaries of the Village. An application for such permit must be made and delivered as complete at least seven working days prior to the first date filming is to take place. ... No permit shall be issued for filming in the Village ... that involv...

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