Planning Board
An Overview
The Planning Board consists of volunteer residents appointed by the Mayor and Council who are responsible for preparing the Borough Master Plan in compliance with the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL). The Board also reviews zoning ordinances referred to it by the Mayor and Council.
Board Composition
The Planning Board consists of nine (9) members and two (2) alternate members. The Board is assisted by a professional staff consisting of:
- An Attorney
- A Professional Planner
- The Borough Engineer
- An Administrative Officer / Board Secretary
Planning Board Meetings
The Planning Board meets for public hearing once each month on the third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Ridgefield Municipal Complex, 700 Shaler Boulevard, Ridgefield, NJ 07657.
Future Proposals
Applicants contemplating a future proposal may take advantage of a one-time, no-fee opportunity to informally present their project to the Planning Board. Five to ten minutes are allotted for discussion and feedback.
The Planning Board Secretary must be contacted in advance to be placed on the Work Session agenda.
Members
| Member | Term |
|---|---|
| Mayor Hugo Jimenez (Class I) | January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2027 |
| John Larkin (Class IV) | January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2026 |
| Zack Apkarian (Class IV, Chairman) | January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2026 |
| Arnold Addeo (Class IV) | January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2027 |
| Ramzi Jaloudi (Class IV) | January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2027 |
| Twila Hoffman (Class IV) | January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2028 |
| Councilwoman Sarah Kim (Class III) | January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 |
| Scott Hali (Class IV, Environmental Commission) | January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2028 |
| Bruno Carbone (Class II) | January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 |
| Diego Miranda | January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 |
| Ray Salazar (Alternate 1 – 2 Year) | January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027 |
| David Castro (Alternate 2 – 1 Year) | January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 |
Professional Staff
Secretary: Susan Taffaro
Attorney: John Schettino
Planner: Board-appointed Professional Planner
Contact Information
Address: 700 Shaler Boulevard, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
Telephone: (201) 943-5215 Ext. 444
Fax: (201) 943-1112
Email: Planningboard@Ridgefieldboro.com Contact the Planning Board
Hours: By appointment
RE-EXAMINATION OF MASTER PLAN
ADOPTED Re-Examination Report Ridgefield 2.21.24 CORRECTED 3.20.24.pdf
Broad Ave Borough Hall Redevelopment Plan