home
Home
code
Code
Code
Index
law
Laws (0)
New Laws (0)
help_center
Help
Help
About Us
ecode
ecode
search
Login
Village of Ridgefield Park, NJ
chevron_right
2023-12-26
info
chevron_right
Part II: Land Use Legislation
chevron_right
Chapter 96 Zoning
Part I: Administrative Legislation
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 5
Administration
Ch 17
Ambulance Corps
Ch 23
Boards and Commissions
Ch 30
Claims, Payment of
Ch 36
Court, Municipal
Ch 42
Defense and Indemnification
Ch 55
Fire Department
Ch 57
(Reserved)
Ch 62
Length of Service Awards Program
Ch 68
Parking Enforcement Officer
Ch 73
Personnel Practices
Ch 77
Police Department
Ch 82
Pricing, Cooperative
Ch 91
Salaries and Compensation
Ch 92
Sustainable Ridgefield Park
Part II: Land Use Legislation
Ch 96
Zoning
Ch 96 Art I
Intent and Purpose
§ 96-1.1
Long title.
§ 96-1.2
Short title.
§ 96-1.3
Legislative intent.
§ 96-1.4
Purposes.
Ch 96 Art II
Definitions
§ 96-2.1
Word usage.
§ 96-2.2
Definitions.
Ch 96 Art III
Zoning Districts
§ 96-3.0
Establishment of Districts.
§ 96-3.1
Districts designated.
§ 96-3.2
Zoning Map.
§ 96-3.3
Interpretation of zone boundaries.
Ch 96 Art IV
District Regulations
§ 96-4.1
Schedule of Regulations.
§ 96-4.2
Application of regulations.
§ 96-4.3
General use restrictions.
§ 96-4.4
Affordable housing obligations.
Ch 96 Art V
Residential, Lot, Height and Yard Regulations
§ 96-5.1
Existing zone lots of record.
§ 96-5.2
Building coverage.
§ 96-5.3
Lot coverage.
§ 96-5.4
Lot width.
§ 96-5.5
Corner lots.
§ 96-5.6
Through lots.
§ 96-5.7
Street frontage.
§ 96-5.8
Height regulations.
§ 96-5.9
Yard regulations.
§ 96-5.10
Number of buildings restricted.
§ 96-5.11
Basement use.
§ 96-5.12
Attic use.
§ 96-5.13
Accessory structures and uses in residential zones.
§ 96-5.14
Fences and walls.
§ 96-5.15
Home occupations.
§ 96-5.16
Private recreation courts.
§ 96-5.17
Short-term rental use in residential districts prohibited.
Ch 96 Art VI
Supplementary Requirements for Permitted Uses
§ 96-6.1
Site plan approval required.
§ 96-6.2
Townhouse requirements.
§ 96-6.3
Apartment requirements.
§ 96-6.4
Supplementary requirements in C-1(H) Zone.
§ 96-6.5
Supplementary requirements in the C-2 Zone.
§ 96-6.6
Supplemental requirements for drive-through facilities.
§ 96-6.7
Supplemental requirements in the industrial zones (I-1, I-2, and I-3).
§ 96-6.8
Requirements for OP-1 Zone development.
§ 96-6.9
Requirements for Warehouse Distribution (WD-1) Zone.
§ 96-6.10
Requirements for public and private bus garages and facilities.
§ 96-6.11
Requirements for Open Space Zone.
§ 96-6.12
Veterinary hospitals and clinics.
§ 96-6.13
Community buildings, social clubs, lodges, fraternal organizations.
§ 96-6.14
Motels and hotels.
§ 96-6.15
Nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
§ 96-6.16
Piers and bulkheads.
§ 96-6.17
Self-storage facilities.
§ 96-6.18
Arts and Cultural Resources Overlay Zone.
Ch 96 Art VII
Conditional Uses
§ 96-7.0
Requirements for conditional uses.
§ 96-7.1
Churches/houses of worship.
§ 96-7.2
Essential and public services.
§ 96-7.3
Public utilities; enclosed or permanent structures.
§ 96-7.4
Automobile service stations.
§ 96-7.5
Automobile body and repair shops.
§ 96-7.6
Telecommunications facilities.
§ 96-7.7
Billboards.
Ch 96 Art VIII
Parking
§ 96-8.0
Off-street parking and loading requirements.
§ 96-8.1
Off-street parking requirements.
§ 96-8.2
Schedule of parking requirements.
§ 96-8.3
Multiple uses.
§ 96-8.4
Joint facilities.
§ 96-8.5
Maintenance of off-street parking.
§ 96-8.6
Location of off-site parking facilities.
§ 96-8.7
Commercial vehicle parking.
§ 96-8.8
Residential driveways.
§ 96-8.9
Truck parking overnight.
§ 96-8.10
Off-street parking design requirements.
§ 96-8.11
Off-street loading.
§ 96-8.12
Electric vehicle supply/service equipment.
Ch 96 Art IX
Buffer Requirements
§ 96-9.0
Buffer and landscape requirements.
§ 96-9.1
Applicability.
§ 96-9.2
Buffer zone requirements.
§ 96-9.3
Requirements for planting in the buffer area.
§ 96-9.4
General landscaping.
Ch 96 Art X
Accessory Uses
§ 96-10.0
Accessory structures and uses in nonresidential zones.
§ 96-10.1
Fences and walls.
§ 96-10.2
Accessory structure requirements in nonresidential districts.
§ 96-10.3
Outdoor storage.
Ch 96 Art XI
Miscellaneous Requirements
§ 96-11.1
Public utilities.
§ 96-11.2
Sight triangles.
§ 96-11.3
Swimming pools.
§ 96-11.4
Floodplain regulations.
Ch 96 Art XII
Signs
§ 96-12.0
Purpose.
§ 96-12.1
Definitions.
§ 96-12.2
General regulations for signs.
§ 96-12.3
Prohibited sign.
§ 96-12.4
Additional sign regulations within all residential zones.
§ 96-12.5
Additional sign regulations for the Historic Commercial C-1(H) Zone.
§ 96-12.6
Additional sign regulations for the (C-2) Commercial Zone.
§ 96-12.7
Additional sign regulations for industrial zones (I-1, I-2 and I-3 Zones).
§ 96-12.8
Additional sign regulations for office parks (OP-1 Zone).
§ 96-12.9
All other uses shall be limited to one sign.
§ 96-12.10
Signs for automobile service stations.
Ch 96 Art XIII
Performance Standards
§ 96-13.1
Intent.
§ 96-13.2
Compliance with performance standards.
§ 96-13.3
Nuisance elements.
§ 96-13.4
Performance standards.
§ 96-13.5
Site plan and subdivision design requirements.
Ch 96 Art XIV
Nonconforming Uses
§ 96-14.1
Intent.
§ 96-14.2
Regulation of nonconforming uses.
§ 96-14.3
Termination of nonconforming uses.
Ch 96 Art XV
Board of Adjustment
§ 96-15.1
Compatability of regulations.
Ch 96 Art XVI
Enforcement
§ 96-16.1
Construction Code Official and Zoning Officer Powers.
§ 96-16.2
Zoning permits.
Ch 96 Art XVII
Violations and Penalties
§ 96-17.1
Procedure for violations.
§ 96-17.2
Abatement of violations.
§ 96-17.3
Penalties.
Ch 96 Art XVIII
Zoning Ordinance Interpretation
§ 96-18.1
Interpretation requirements.
Ch 96 Art XIX
Zoning Ordinance Amendments
§ 96-19.1
Amendment requirements.
Ch 96 Art XX
Effective Date
§ 96-20.1
Effective date.
Ch 96A
Development Regulations
Part III: General Legislation
Ch 108
Alarm Systems
Ch 113
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 118
Amusements
Ch 123
Animals
Ch 129
Auctioneers
Ch 139
Buildings, Numbering of
Ch 142
Buildings, Unfit or Unsafe
Ch 147
Business Hours
Ch 153
Certificates of Compliance
Ch 160
Construction Codes, Uniform
Ch 172
Fair Share Housing
Ch 177
Fees
Ch 182
Filming
Ch 188
Fire Prevention
Ch 193
Flood Hazard Areas
Ch 197
Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 202
Food and Beverage Vending Machines
Ch 208
Games of Chance
Ch 214
Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse
Ch 216
Garage Sales
Ch 218
Graffiti
Ch 220
Hazardous Materials
Ch 225
Housing Standards
Ch 231
Junkyards and Junk Dealers
Ch 236
Library Materials
Ch 239
Loitering
Ch 244
Motels and Hotels
Ch 249
Newsracks
Ch 254
Noise
Ch 265
Outdoor Display and Sales
Ch 271
Parks
Ch 276
Peace and Good Order
Ch 281
Peddling and Soliciting
Ch 287
Property Maintenance
Ch 293
Rental Property
Ch 297
Rent Control
Ch 302
Sanitary Regulations
Ch 307
Secondhand Dealers
Ch 312
Sewers
Ch 316
Signs
Ch 327
Stormwater Control
Ch 328
Privately Owned Salt Storage
Ch 333
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 340
Swimming Pools
Ch 346
Taxation
Ch 351
Taxicabs and Limousines
Ch 356
Telephones, Public
Ch 362
Towing and Storage
Ch 368
Trees and Shrubs
Ch 375
Vehicles, Inoperable
Ch 378
Volunteer Ambulance Corps Stipend Program
Ch 381
Water Emergencies
Ch 385
Waterway Cleanup
Appendix
Ch A400
Cable Television Franchise
Derivation Table
Ch DT
Derivation Table
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
arrow_back
print
Print
email
Email
download
Download
share
Share
add_alert
Get Updates
arrow_forward
Chapter 96
Zoning
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Village of Ridgefield Park
8-14-2001
by
Ord. No. 01-08
; amended in its entirety
12-12-2023
by
Ord. No. 2023-21
. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Schedule 1 Permitted, Accessory and Conditional Uses
Attachment 2 - Schedule 2 - Area and Bulk Requirements
Attachment 3 - Zoning District Maps
Article I
Intent and Purpose
chevron_right
§ 96-1.1
Long title.
chevron_right
§ 96-1.2
Short title.
chevron_right
§ 96-1.3
Legislative intent.
chevron_right
§ 96-1.4
Purposes.
chevron_right
Article II
Definitions
chevron_right
§ 96-2.1
Word usage.
chevron_right
§ 96-2.2
Definitions.
chevron_right
Article III
Zoning Districts
chevron_right
§ 96-3.0
Establishment of Districts.
chevron_right
§ 96-3.1
Districts designated.
chevron_right
§ 96-3.2
Zoning Map.
chevron_right
§ 96-3.3
Interpretation of zone boundaries.
chevron_right
Article IV
District Regulations
chevron_right
§ 96-4.1
Schedule of Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 96-4.2
Application of regulations.
chevron_right
§ 96-4.3
General use restrictions.
chevron_right
§ 96-4.4
Affordable housing obligations.
chevron_right
Article V
Residential, Lot, Height and Yard Regulations
chevron_right
§ 96-5.1
Existing zone lots of record.
chevron_right
§ 96-5.2
Building coverage.
chevron_right
§ 96-5.3
Lot coverage.
chevron_right
§ 96-5.4
Lot width.
chevron_right
§ 96-5.5
Corner lots.
chevron_right
§ 96-5.6
Through lots.
chevron_right
§ 96-5.7
Street frontage.
chevron_right
§ 96-5.8
Height regulations.
chevron_right
§ 96-5.9
Yard regulations.
chevron_right
§ 96-5.10
Number of buildings restricted.
chevron_right
§ 96-5.11
Basement use.
chevron_right
§ 96-5.12
Attic use.
chevron_right
§ 96-5.13
Accessory structures and uses in residential zones.
chevron_right
§ 96-5.14
Fences and walls.
chevron_right
§ 96-5.15
Home occupations.
chevron_right
§ 96-5.16
Private recreation courts.
chevron_right
§ 96-5.17
Short-term rental use in residential districts prohibited.
chevron_right
Article VI
Supplementary Requirements for Permitted Uses
chevron_right
§ 96-6.1
Site plan approval required.
chevron_right
§ 96-6.2
Townhouse requirements.
chevron_right
§ 96-6.3
Apartment requirements.
chevron_right
§ 96-6.4
Supplementary requirements in C-1(H) Zone.
chevron_right
§ 96-6.5
Supplementary requirements in the C-2 Zone.
chevron_right
§ 96-6.6
Supplemental requirements for drive-through facilities.
chevron_right
§ 96-6.7
Supplemental requirements in the industrial zones (I-1, I-2, and I-3).
chevron_right
§ 96-6.8
Requirements for OP-1 Zone development.
chevron_right
§ 96-6.9
Requirements for Warehouse Distribution (WD-1) Zone.
chevron_right
§ 96-6.10
Requirements for public and private bus garages and facilities.
chevron_right
§ 96-6.11
Requirements for Open Space Zone.
chevron_right
§ 96-6.12
Veterinary hospitals and clinics.
chevron_right
§ 96-6.13
Community buildings, social clubs, lodges, fraternal organizations.
chevron_right
§ 96-6.14
Motels and hotels.
chevron_right
§ 96-6.15
Nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
chevron_right
§ 96-6.16
Piers and bulkheads.
chevron_right
§ 96-6.17
Self-storage facilities.
chevron_right
§ 96-6.18
Arts and Cultural Resources Overlay Zone.
chevron_right
Article VII
Conditional Uses
chevron_right
§ 96-7.0
Requirements for conditional uses.
chevron_right
§ 96-7.1
Churches/houses of worship.
chevron_right
§ 96-7.2
Essential and public services.
chevron_right
§ 96-7.3
Public utilities; enclosed or permanent structures.
chevron_right
§ 96-7.4
Automobile service stations.
chevron_right
§ 96-7.5
Automobile body and repair shops.
chevron_right
§ 96-7.6
Telecommunications facilities.
chevron_right
§ 96-7.7
Billboards.
chevron_right
Article VIII
Parking
chevron_right
§ 96-8.0
Off-street parking and loading requirements.
chevron_right
§ 96-8.1
Off-street parking requirements.
chevron_right
§ 96-8.2
Schedule of parking requirements.
chevron_right
§ 96-8.3
Multiple uses.
chevron_right
§ 96-8.4
Joint facilities.
chevron_right
§ 96-8.5
Maintenance of off-street parking.
chevron_right
§ 96-8.6
Location of off-site parking facilities.
chevron_right
§ 96-8.7
Commercial vehicle parking.
chevron_right
§ 96-8.8
Residential driveways.
chevron_right
§ 96-8.9
Truck parking overnight.
chevron_right
§ 96-8.10
Off-street parking design requirements.
chevron_right
§ 96-8.11
Off-street loading.
chevron_right
§ 96-8.12
Electric vehicle supply/service equipment.
chevron_right
Article IX
Buffer Requirements
chevron_right
§ 96-9.0
Buffer and landscape requirements.
chevron_right
§ 96-9.1
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 96-9.2
Buffer zone requirements.
chevron_right
§ 96-9.3
Requirements for planting in the buffer area.
chevron_right
§ 96-9.4
General landscaping.
chevron_right
Article X
Accessory Uses
chevron_right
§ 96-10.0
Accessory structures and uses in nonresidential zones.
chevron_right
§ 96-10.1
Fences and walls.
chevron_right
§ 96-10.2
Accessory structure requirements in nonresidential districts.
chevron_right
§ 96-10.3
Outdoor storage.
chevron_right
Article XI
Miscellaneous Requirements
chevron_right
§ 96-11.1
Public utilities.
chevron_right
§ 96-11.2
Sight triangles.
chevron_right
§ 96-11.3
Swimming pools.
chevron_right
§ 96-11.4
Floodplain regulations.
chevron_right
Article XII
Signs
chevron_right
§ 96-12.0
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 96-12.1
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 96-12.2
General regulations for signs.
chevron_right
§ 96-12.3
Prohibited sign.
chevron_right
§ 96-12.4
Additional sign regulations within all residential zones.
chevron_right
§ 96-12.5
Additional sign regulations for the Historic Commercial C-1(H) Zone.
chevron_right
§ 96-12.6
Additional sign regulations for the (C-2) Commercial Zone.
chevron_right
§ 96-12.7
Additional sign regulations for industrial zones (I-1, I-2 and I-3 Zones).
chevron_right
§ 96-12.8
Additional sign regulations for office parks (OP-1 Zone).
chevron_right
§ 96-12.9
All other uses shall be limited to one sign.
chevron_right
§ 96-12.10
Signs for automobile service stations.
chevron_right
Article XIII
Performance Standards
chevron_right
§ 96-13.1
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 96-13.2
Compliance with performance standards.
chevron_right
§ 96-13.3
Nuisance elements.
chevron_right
§ 96-13.4
Performance standards.
chevron_right
§ 96-13.5
Site plan and subdivision design requirements.
chevron_right
Article XIV
Nonconforming Uses
chevron_right
§ 96-14.1
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 96-14.2
Regulation of nonconforming uses.
chevron_right
§ 96-14.3
Termination of nonconforming uses.
chevron_right
Article XV
Board of Adjustment
chevron_right
§ 96-15.1
Compatability of regulations.
chevron_right
Article XVI
Enforcement
chevron_right
§ 96-16.1
Construction Code Official and Zoning Officer Powers.
chevron_right
§ 96-16.2
Zoning permits.
chevron_right
Article XVII
Violations and Penalties
chevron_right
§ 96-17.1
Procedure for violations.
chevron_right
§ 96-17.2
Abatement of violations.
chevron_right
§ 96-17.3
Penalties.
chevron_right
Article XVIII
Zoning Ordinance Interpretation
chevron_right
§ 96-18.1
Interpretation requirements.
chevron_right
Article XIX
Zoning Ordinance Amendments
chevron_right
§ 96-19.1
Amendment requirements.
chevron_right
Article XX
Effective Date
chevron_right
§ 96-20.1
Effective date.
chevron_right