3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Verified from official government sources
Middlesex County does not set building setbacks. Front, side, and rear yard requirements are established by each municipality's zoning ordinance under New Jersey's Municipal Land Use Law.
N.J.S.A. 40:55D-62(a) (Municipal Land Use Law)
The governing body may adopt or amend a zoning ordinance relating to the nature and extent of the uses of land and of buildings and structures thereon.
Middlesex County does not cap building heights. Maximum structure height is set by each municipality's zoning ordinance under New Jersey's Municipal Land Use Law, and varies by zoning district.
Middlesex County sets no lot-coverage limits. Maximum building and impervious coverage is established by each municipality's zoning ordinance under New Jersey's Municipal Land Use Law.
1 cities in Middlesex County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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