Ridgewood requires that the finished, decorative side of any fence face neighboring properties or the street, with structural posts and rails facing inward, and prohibits barbed or dangerous materials in residential zones.
Under Ridgewood's zoning regulations, fences in residential districts must be erected so the finished or decorative side faces adjoining property and public rights-of-way, while support members face the owner's interior side. Barbed wire, razor wire, and similar hazardous materials are prohibited on residential properties. Materials must be maintained in good repair under the Village's Property Maintenance provisions and may not create unsafe conditions.
Fences installed with the unfinished side outward, or made of prohibited materials, must be reversed or removed. The Village can issue notices of violation and fines until the fence conforms.
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Consumer fireworks in Ridgewood are governed primarily by New Jersey state law, not a local fireworks chapter. Aerial and explosive fireworks remain illegal ...
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Because compensated short-term rentals are prohibited in Ridgewood under Code Chapter 117, Article IX, there is no STR-specific noise standard — but every oc...
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The Village of Ridgewood prohibits short-term rentals entirely under Code Chapter 117, Article IX, so there is no local STR registration fee, license, or hot...
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Ridgewood Chapter 212 sets specific hours for parks, the skate park, tennis, and pickleball courts, restricting after-hours use of village facilities.
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