Accessory Structures in Ridgewood, NJ (2026)
1 verified accessory structures rules for Ridgewood, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Shed & Carport Rules
In the Village of Ridgewood, Bergen County, New Jersey, a freestanding accessory building or shed in a residential zone cannot exceed 15 feet in height and is barred from every front yard. Rear-yard sheds must sit at least five feet off the side or rear property line, and a shed over 100 square feet or 10 feet tall triggers a $75 construction permit fee under the Village Code.
Ridgewood NJ Shed Height, Setback, Permit
Some RestrictionsVillage of Ridgewood Code §§ 190-119C, 125-3
The fee for a garden/utility shed greater than 100 square feet in area or greater than 10 feet in height shall be $75. ... No accessory building or above-grade structure shall have a ground area greater than the ground area of the principal building or structure on the same lot. (b) No freestanding accessory building or structure shall exceed 15 feet in height, except as may be specifically pro...
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