Building setbacks in Edison Township are set by Chapter 37 (Zoning) of the Edison Township Code, with required front, side and rear yard distances varying by zoning district. Edison's primary residential zones include R-AA (largest lots), R-A, R-BB and R-B; setback requirements increase with lot size. Accessory structures have their own reduced setback schedules and may not occupy the front yard.
Chapter 37 of the Edison Township Code is the zoning ordinance and sets the schedule of bulk requirements (lot area, lot width, front yard, side yard, rear yard, lot coverage, height) for each residential, commercial and industrial zoning district. Edison's principal single-family residential districts in increasing density order are R-AA (largest lots), R-A, R-BB and R-B; multifamily and mixed-use zones (R-C, R-D), business zones (B-A/B-B/B-C), and industrial zones (I, OSC) each have their own bulk standards. Required setbacks scale with district intensity: lower-density districts (R-AA, R-A) have larger front and side yards than higher-density districts (R-BB, R-B). Corner lots typically face two front yards under Edison's definition. Accessory structures (sheds, detached garages, pools) have reduced setback requirements set in §37-48 of the Code and are restricted to side and rear yards. Variances from setback requirements require an application to the Edison Zoning Board of Adjustment under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70 (Municipal Land Use Law). Confirm the exact zoning of any parcel using the Edison Township Zoning Map or via the Planning & Zoning Division (732-248-7241).
Building within a required yard or violating bulk standards under Chapter 37 is a zoning violation enforceable by Code Enforcement and the Construction Code Official. Penalties under Chapter 1 §1-5 reach $1,250 per offense, and the Construction Official can issue stop-work orders and require removal or reconstruction at the owner's expense. Each day of continuing violation can be charged separately.
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