Ridgewood, NJ Planning Board
Sundays tracks every public Planning Board meeting in Ridgewood, NJ and summarizes what was decided — master-plan re-examinations, redevelopment areas, rezonings and land-use ordinances. Land-use items are kept off the weekly Sundays email (they're a specialist read), but every one is archived here and verified against the official meeting record. 11 items on file; most recent June 23, 2026.
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First reading: Amend Chapter 190 zoning signs (blade signs)
The Council introduced Ordinance 4087 on first reading to amend Chapter 190 zoning sign provisions related to blade signs, with a public hearing set for March 11, 2026.
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Final adoption: Modify zoning standards in B1 and B2 districts (Chapter 190) — Mayor recusal
The Council adopted Ordinance 4074 on final reading, amending Chapter 190 to modify zoning standards in the B1 and B2 districts. The Mayor recused from this vote and turned the chair to the Deputy Mayor.
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Final adoption: Create CR1 Commercial Residential District (modify zoning standards, Chapter 190)
The Council adopted Ordinance 4073 on final reading, amending Chapter 190 to modify zoning standards and create the CR1 Commercial Residential District.
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Final adoption: Create TO1 Townhouse Overlay District (modify zoning standards, Chapter 190)
The Council adopted Ordinance 4072 on final reading, amending Chapter 190 to modify zoning standards and create the TO1 Townhouse Overlay District.
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Final adoption: Create S1 Senior Overlay Zone District (Chapter 190 land use and development code)
The Council voted to adopt Ordinance 4071 on final reading, amending Chapter 190 to create the S1 Senior Overlay Zone District. Councilmembers stated the vote was to preserve immunity from builder’s remedy suits and maintain local zoning control.
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First reading: amend Chapter 190 land use and development to create S-1 Senior Overlay Zone District
Council introduced Ordinance 4052 on first reading to amend Chapter 190 (Land Use and Development) to create an S-1 Senior Overlay Zone District. A public hearing/second reading was scheduled for August 13, 2025. The introduction passed unanimously.
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Ridgewood Water PFAS treatment program status update (12 facilities; costs; schedule; grants and offsets; conservation messaging)
Ridgewood Water Director Richard Calbi provided a detailed update on the PFAS treatment buildout across the service area, including the 12-facility master plan, construction status and activation dates, facility capacities and media types, cost breakdowns (construction vs. all-in vs. $150M with interest/fees), grant and loan offsets, and a conservation message tied to system reliability and fire protection.
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Second reading and adoption: replace Ordinance 4087 and amend zoning code sign provisions (blade signs)
The Council held a public hearing and adopted Ordinance 4094, which rescinds and replaces Ordinance 4087 and amends Chapter 190 zoning code sign provisions, including section 190-122 and section 190-12H10 regarding blade signs. No public comments were recorded; the ordinance passed unanimously.
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Council response: context on zoning ordinance working group for houses of worship
A Council member provided context on the zoning ordinance working group’s discussion of changes that would allow houses of worship to lease space to private vendors for certain services, such as nursery schools and adult daycare centers.
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Opening public comment: senior parking permit request; zoning flexibility for houses of worship; artificial turf and wellwater concerns; turf utilization and wellwater argument; environmental and faith-based appeals
Multiple residents and clergy addressed the Council on senior parking permits, proposed zoning ordinance changes affecting houses of worship, and opposition/support arguments regarding artificial turf—especially concerns about proximity to private wellwater and environmental/health impacts.
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Amendment to Zoning Code for Blade Signs
This ordinance amends Ridgewood’s zoning code to allow blade signs for second-floor occupants, promoting downtown charm and business visibility.