Bergenfield requires zoning permits for sheds, with a minimum three-foot setback from rear and side property lines. A property survey must accompany the permit application.
The Borough of Bergenfield requires a zoning permit before any shed installation. Sheds must be placed at least three feet in from rear and side property lines. Applicants must submit a copy of their property survey to the Building Department to verify setbacks and lot coverage. Sheds count toward improved lot coverage, which includes principal and accessory structures, driveways, parking, and other improvements. Specific size, height, and area limits depend on the property's zoning district under Chapter 186 Schedule B. Installing a shed without a zoning permit violates the Borough Code and can result in removal orders.
Installing a shed without a zoning permit, placing it closer than three feet to property lines, or exceeding lot coverage results in code violations and removal orders.
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