Ridgewood requires a zoning permit before constructing, replacing, or altering any fence or freestanding wall on residential property, with applications reviewed by the Zoning Officer for compliance.
Ridgewood's land use code requires a zoning permit for fences and freestanding walls as part of residential exterior improvements. Applications must show fence location, height, materials, and property lines, and are reviewed by the Zoning Officer to confirm compliance with Chapter 190 setback and height standards. Fences greater than six feet additionally require Uniform Construction Code review and a deed restriction on the lot.
Installing a fence without a zoning permit can result in stop-work orders, mandatory removal, and ordinance fines. Continuing violations are subject to per-day penalties under the Village's general penalty schedule.
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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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Compensated short-term rentals are prohibited in Ridgewood under Code Chapter 117, Article IX, so there is no STR guest-parking program. For any lawful 30+ d...
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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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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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