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Mahwah council introduces parks ban on electric bikes, mopeds and ATVs; final hearing set for July 20
Summary
Councilmember Paz introduced Ordinance No. 2103 to amend Chapter 9 and prohibit electric/motorized bicycles, mopeds, ATVs and motorcycles in township parks; the ordinance passed first reading and is scheduled for final consideration July 20, 2026.
The Mahwah Township Council introduced Ordinance No. 2103 on July 6 to amend Chapter 9 of the township code to prohibit the use of electric/motorized bicycles, mopeds, all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles in parks and park walking areas and to clarify permitted uses for courts and goals.
The ordinance was introduced by Councilmember Paz and seconded by Council President Robert M. Ferguson III. The council voted to pass the ordinance on first reading and scheduled final passage for a meeting to be held via Zoom audio/video conference on July 20, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.; the clerk was directed to publish the notice of introduction and time and place for final passage. The ordinance language, as read into the record, restricts motorized recreational devices in parks and clarifies permitted recreational equipment on courts and goals.
The introduction stage starts the public-notice and hearing process; no final adoption occurred at the July 6 meeting. The council’s next step is the July 20 meeting where the ordinance will be considered for final passage.
