Englewood vs Ridgewood
How do weed ordinances rules compare between Englewood, NJ and Ridgewood, NJ?
Englewood has fewer restrictions than Ridgewood.
Englewood, NJ
Bergen County
Englewood's Article III on Invasive Plants restricts planting, cultivating, and growing designated invasive species, layered atop standard nuisance-weed rules in Chapter 129.
View full Englewood rules →Ridgewood, NJ
Bergen County
Ridgewood defines weeds broadly and bans noxious species like poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and ragweed on private property abutting public ways.
View full Ridgewood rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Englewood | Ridgewood |
|---|---|---|
| Code Article | Chapter 129, Article III | - |
| Adopting Ordinance | No. 18-16 (2018) | - |
| Scope | Invasive plant species | - |
| Enforcement | Code Enforcement Division | - |
| Code Chapter | - | Chapter 115 |
| Banned | - | Poison ivy, oak, sumac, ragweed |
| Cure Period | - | 3 days from notice |
| Exemption | - | Cultivated flower gardens |
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Englewood FAQ
Does Englewood ban specific invasive plants?
Yes. Article III of Chapter 129, adopted by Ordinance 18-16 in 2018, restricts planting, cultivating, and growing designated invasive plant species within Englewood.
How are weed and invasive complaints filed in Englewood?
Residents call the Property Maintenance/Housing Division at 201-871-6692, and a code officer inspects the property and issues a notice if violations are found.
Can the City remove invasive growth itself?
If an owner fails to comply with a notice, Englewood may abate the nuisance and assess the cost against the property as a lien.
Ridgewood FAQ
Are dandelions considered weeds in Ridgewood?
Dandelions fall under the broad definition of weeds because they are annual plants other than trees or shrubs. They are not separately banned but must be removed if cited under Chapter 115.
What is a noxious weed in Ridgewood?
The code names poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and ragweed as noxious weeds. These four species are expressly prohibited and must be eradicated by the property owner.
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