Bergenfield Chapter 186 establishes minimum front, side, and rear yard setbacks by zone in Schedule A, with sheds required at least 3 feet from rear and side property lines.
Bergenfield's land development code (Chapter 186) sets minimum yard setbacks for principal and accessory structures through its Schedule of Zone Uses and Limitations (Schedule A). Setback lines are defined as synonymous with the rear limit of the required front yard area. Accessory sheds must be at least 3 feet in from rear and side property lines, while driveways must be set back at least 2 feet from the property line and limited to 19 feet wide or 40% of frontage (capped at 25 feet). Specific principal building setbacks vary by residential, business, and industrial zones.
Construction within required setbacks may trigger stop-work orders, variance requirements through the Zoning Board, or required removal of nonconforming structures.
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