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Ordinance adopted to ban data centers in all Ridgefield Park zones

Village Board of Commissioners · June 9, 2026
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Summary

Ordinance 2026-13, an amendment to Chapter 96, was adopted to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts within Ridgefield Park; the ordinance passed on second reading with no public comment recorded.

The Ridgefield Park Board adopted Ordinance 2026-13 on June 9 to amend Part II, Chapter 96 of the Village code to prohibit data centers in all zones within Ridgefield Park.

Commissioner William G. Gerken read the ordinance by title on second reading, opened the public hearing and stated no citizens wished to be heard. Gerken moved adoption and Commissioner Wanda C. Portorreal seconded; on roll call Commissioners John H. Anlian, William G. Gerken, Wanda C. Portorreal and Mayor Adam MacNeill voted "YEA." Commissioner Mirza was absent and the ordinance was adopted.

The minutes record the adoption but do not include zoning map changes or definitions used in the ordinance; those details are on file with the clerk.

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