Bergenfield defines accessory apartments as self-contained residential units with kitchen, bathroom, sleeping space, and private entrance, regulated under Chapter 186 Land Development zoning provisions.
Chapter 186 of the Bergenfield Borough Code defines an accessory apartment as a self-contained residential dwelling unit containing a kitchen, sanitary facilities, sleeping quarters, and a private entrance. Such units may be created within an existing home, through conversion of an existing structure on the same site, by an addition to an existing home or accessory building, or via construction of a new accessory structure. Property owners must comply with Schedule A and Schedule B zoning requirements and obtain zoning permits before any conversion or new construction. The Borough Zoning Officer reviews applications for compliance with district-specific rules.
Creating an accessory apartment without zoning approval, exceeding lot coverage limits, or violating Chapter 186 setback rules can result in stop-work orders and fines.
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