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Aug 19, 2026

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Planning Board Reorganization and Review

Published Aug 19, 2026

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Planning Board Reviews Zoning Changes

The Planning Board agreed to send the Council a letter stating that proposed Ordinance #4096 on sidewalk displays is not inconsistent with the Master Plan. The Board also supported reviewing residential lot standards and modifying outdated home-office restrictions.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Board Reviews Sign and Housing Changes

The Planning Board found proposed Ordinance #4094 consistent with the Master Plan; it would allow a business to have a second blade sign if the signs are at least 20 feet apart. The Board also memorialized amendments to Ridgewood’s 2025 Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Planning Board Advances Affordable Housing Changes

The Planning Board approved an amendment to Ridgewood’s 2025 Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, including changes that increase anticipated affordable homes from 102 to 104 in a targeted downtown area and from 4 to 5 at 299 Goffle Road, while reducing the Kensington proposal from 12 to 10 affordable units or beds.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Planning Board Approves Site Improvements

The board approved TPK Investments LLC’s minor site plan and bulk-variance application for 174 South Maple Avenue, allowing a partially enclosed vestibule and an 16-foot-6-inch by 11-foot-3-inch glass greenhouse, subject to discussed conditions. Revised plans are required because the drawings show a 30-foot front setback where the planner stated 34.375 feet and 35 feet are required.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Board Recommends Grandview Circle Property Change

The Planning Board agreed to recommend approval of Ordinance #4081, which would vacate a portion of Grandview Circle because the landlocked property is not needed for a municipal public purpose.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Planning Board Reorganization and Review

The Ridgewood Planning Board elected Richard Joel as chairman and Michael Stern as vice chairman, appointed its attorney, affordable-housing consultant, and committees, and reviewed five proposed land-use ordinances.

1 min readMunicipal coverage