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Bergenfield vs Englewood

How do light trespass rules compare between Bergenfield, NJ and Englewood, NJ?

Bergenfield and Englewood have similar restriction levels.

Bergenfield, NJ

Bergen County

Some Restrictions

Bergenfield site plan rules forbid lighting that produces glare at lot lines and cap commercial light fixture height at 18 feet.

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Englewood, NJ

Bergen County

Some Restrictions

Englewood caps outdoor light pole heights at 18 feet and limits spillover onto adjacent properties to 0.2 footcandle.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactBergenfieldEnglewood
Max Pole Height18 feet commercial-
Glare at Lot LineProhibited-
Headlight GlareMust be minimized-
Reviewed ByPlanning Board-
Max fixture height-18 feet
Property-line max-0.2 footcandle
Mural curfew-10pm-5am residential
Residential sign-150 watts max

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Bergenfield FAQ

How tall can a parking lot light pole be in Bergenfield?

On commercial, industrial, or public facilities, the height of any light source may not exceed 18 feet under the borough's site plan design standards. Taller poles require a variance.

Does Bergenfield protect neighbors from light spilling across property lines?

Yes. The site plan code requires that lighting of buildings, property, and signs not produce glare at the exterior lot lines, and parking layouts must be arranged to minimize headlight glare on adjacent properties.

Englewood FAQ

How tall can outdoor lighting poles be in Englewood?

The maximum fixture height under Englewood's zoning is 18 feet, applying to commercial and parking-area lighting in regulated districts.

How much light can spill onto a neighbor's property?

Illumination on adjacent properties is capped at 0.2 footcandle measured at the property line, the local light-trespass limit.

Are illuminated murals restricted in residential zones?

Yes. Murals or public art in residential zones cannot be illuminated between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., and may not exceed 3 footcandles above ambient at the nearest residential property line.

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