Ridgewood Chapter 190 sets minimum front, side, and rear yard setbacks that vary by residential zone district, with all yard setbacks measured perpendicular to the lot lines and front yards spanning the lot's full width.
Ridgewood's zoning code in Chapter 190 establishes minimum front, side, and rear yard setbacks that differ by residential zone district such as R-75, R-100, R-110, R-125, and others. All yard setbacks are measured perpendicular to the lot lines. The front yard extends across the full width of the lot between the street right-of-way and the nearest principal building. Specific dimensions are set out in the lot and bulk standards table, and corner lots have special two-front-yard rules.
Buildings or additions placed within required setbacks can be ordered modified or removed and may require zoning board variance approval. Continuing violations carry per-day fines.
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