3 rules for unincorporated Burlington County, New Jersey.
Verified from official government sources
Burlington County does not set building setbacks. New Jersey's Municipal Land Use Law lets each town regulate front, side, and rear yard distances. The county reviews only development along county roads or affecting county drainage.
N.J.S.A. 40:55D-65(b)
Regulate the bulk, height, number of stories, orientation, and size of buildings and the other structures; the percentage of lot or development area that may be occupied by structures; lot sizes and dimensions...
Burlington County does not cap building height. Under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-65, your municipality's zoning ordinance sets maximum height and stories by district. Typical NJ residential limits are around 35 feet, but check your local code.
N.J.S.A. 40:55D-65(b)
Regulate the bulk, height, number of stories, orientation, and size of buildings and the other structures; the percentage of lot or development area that may be occupied by structures; lot sizes and dimensions...
Burlington County does not set maximum lot coverage. Under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-65, your municipality caps the percentage of the lot that buildings and, often, impervious surfaces may occupy. Check your zoning district.
N.J.S.A. 40:55D-65(b)
Regulate the bulk, height, number of stories, orientation, and size of buildings and the other structures; the percentage of lot or development area that may be occupied by structures; lot sizes and dimensions...
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