Bergenfield measures building height from average finished grade to the highest roof point, with zone-specific maximums set in Schedule A and certified survey heights required for additions.
Under Bergenfield's land development chapter, building height is defined as the vertical distance measured from average finished grade to the highest point of the roof. Maximum heights are set in the Schedule of Zone Uses and Limitations (Schedule A), with residential zones generally limited to roughly 30 to 35 feet and dormers, chimneys, and architectural features subject to specific provisions. All additions and dormers must submit certified height of structure above curb height as part of the zoning review. Variances above the schedule limits require Zoning Board of Adjustment approval.
Exceeding the zone height limit without a variance may result in stop-work orders, denied certificates of occupancy, and required structure modification.
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