Lot Coverage Limits: Paramus vs Ridgewood

Does a Paramus driveway count toward impervious coverage?

Yes. Driveways, patios, walkways, decks with solid surfaces, and pools all count as impervious coverage and are added to building footprint when calculating total impervious limits.

What if my Paramus lot already exceeds the impervious cap?

Existing nonconforming coverage may continue but cannot be expanded. Adding any new impervious surface to a noncompliant lot requires a variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

How much of my Ridgewood lot can be covered by buildings?

Above-grade structures may cover up to twenty percent of the lot. A separate twenty percent cap applies to the area within two hundred feet of the front lot line.

Does a deck or patio count toward Ridgewood lot coverage?

Above-grade decks and similar structures generally count toward coverage. At-grade patios and walkways are usually treated separately under impervious surface rules; confirm with the Zoning Officer.