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📐 Building Setbacks & Zoning/Lot Coverage Limits

Bergenfield vs Englewood

How do lot coverage limits rules compare between Bergenfield, NJ and Englewood, NJ?

Bergenfield and Englewood have similar restriction levels.

Bergenfield, NJ

Bergen County

Some Restrictions

Bergenfield Schedule B caps total impervious coverage on any developed lot, requiring surveys to show lot coverage, improved coverage, and any pervious paver areas proposed.

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Englewood, NJ

Bergen County

Some Restrictions

Englewood caps impervious surface coverage at 67 percent of lot area for townhouse and other multiple-family residential uses.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactBergenfieldEnglewood
Code referenceSchedule B limits-
Coverage trackedLot and improved coverage-
Survey requiredAll paved and shed areas-
Pervious paversCredited separately-
Multifamily coverage cap-67 percent
Townhouse coverage cap-67 percent
Reviewing body-Zoning Board of Adjustment
Related chapter-Chapter 370 Stormwater

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Bergenfield FAQ

What counts toward lot coverage in Bergenfield?

All buildings, driveways, sidewalks, decks, sheds, and other paved areas count. Permeable or porous paver systems are tracked separately and may receive partial coverage credit.

What if my lot is over the coverage limit?

You may need to reduce paved areas, switch to pervious pavers, or apply for a variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment before further development is permitted.

Englewood FAQ

What is Englewood's multifamily lot coverage cap?

Englewood limits both townhouse and other multifamily uses to a maximum of 67 percent impervious surface coverage of the lot area.

How can I exceed Englewood's coverage cap?

You must apply for variance relief from the Zoning Board of Adjustment and justify the request under Article XI standards.

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