Ridgewood enforces a local Stormwater Management ordinance updated by Ordinance 4006 in 2024, regulating runoff, water quality, and major development projects.
The Village's stormwater rules align with NJ Department of Environmental Protection regulations and require stormwater management plans for major development. Definitions and design standards mirror state Stormwater Management regulations. Ordinance No. 4006 (July 16, 2024) is the current local stormwater ordinance, and the Village maintains a Stormwater Management Plan (updated 2022) and a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. The Engineering Division reviews compliance for site plans and construction.
Disturbing land for major development without an approved stormwater plan, discharging pollutants to the storm system, or failing to install required green infrastructure controls.
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