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Ridgewood council introduces sidewalk‑display ordinance after heated debate over racks of clothing
Summary
After hours of discussion and public comment from merchants, the village council voted to introduce a revised sidewalk‑display ordinance (ordinance 40‑96) that allows regulated storefront displays but explicitly prohibits racks of clothing; draft will go to Planning Board and Historic Preservation Commission with a May 13 hearing.
The Ridgewood Village Council voted to introduce a new sidewalk‑display ordinance on first reading Tuesday after an extended workshop and special public meeting in which merchants and preservationists clashed over whether displays should be used for placemaking or for selling merchandise.
The draft ordinance, introduced as amended by Matt Rogers and carried by a majority of the council, would permit one three‑dimensional display per storefront (no larger than 5 feet high by 6 feet wide, parallel to the building), require displays to be weighted or ballasted for safety, and allow merchants to show samples or examples…
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