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Important Information

Zoning Considerations
• Structures - Maximum 30 ft high / 2 stories
• Accessory Buildings - In all residential zones, the height of any accessory building shall in no case exceed the height of the principal building, and no accessory building shall contain a dwelling unit.
• Fence Height - Maximum 3 feet in the first 25 feet of front property line, maximum 6 feet in rear and side yards. For a corner lot, solid fence in first 25 ft of property shall be a maximum of 30 inches high, open fence can be a maximum of 36 inches high.
• Living Fence - Minimum 2 inches from property line


Zoning Officer Review is required for any expansion or changes to Improved Lot Coverage. Examples but not limited to:•

• Add-a-level*
• Additions*
• Decks
• Dormers
• Driveway
• Fence
• New House
• Porch
• Retaining Walls
• Sheds
• Swimming Pools
• Walkways

Homeowner must provide a scaled copy of property survey no older than 5 years old (inclusive of the word being performed, including sidewalks, driveways, sheds, etc.,) with proposed addition or proposed plans to scale.

Survey and or plans must include an Impervious surface breakdown, and the location of new structure – to scale. All setbacks (distances from front, side and rear yards) must be indicated as well as size and square footage of proposed addition. All additions and dormers must submit certified height of structure above curb height.

Upon receipt of Zoning Officer approval, applicant must then submit three sets of plans.

Sheds must be 3ft in from rear and side property lines

Pools must be located 10ft in from rear and side property lines

Driveways must be 2ft off side yard property line

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Height
Shed Details
Total
Sheds shall be no higher than 15 feet,. Any shed over 200 sqft requires a building permit.
(all in Sqft)
Sheds must be 3ft in from rear and side property lines.
cu.ft
Width
Depth
ft
Total
sq.ft
ft
Hedges, shrubbery, or similar natural vegetation
Replacement?
CLASS OF FENCE:
Wood or other materials (less than 80% open)
Masonry Wall
Iron, wood pickets and wood split rail (more than 50% open)
Woven wire, excluding chicken wire (more than 80% open)
Barbed wire or sharp-pointed fences
Wood or other materials (more than 80% open)
Fence Details
Proposed Height of Fence (ft)
Depressed Curb
Curb Cut Only
Select the work to be performed:
Apron
Sidewalk
Driveways must be 2ft off side yard property lines.
Driveway Details
Lot Coverage (%)
Front Yard Setbacks (ft)
Proposed
Existing
Structure Height (ft)
Side Yard Setbacks - Left
Side Yard Setbacks - Right
Total Improved Lot Coverage (%)
Number of Stories
Zoning Bulk Information
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Rear Yard Setbacks (ft)
Name
Property Owner's Details
Contact Phone #
Address
Mailing Address
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Architect Details
Phone #
Email
Email
Name
Phone #
City
Address
State
City
Email
City, State, ZIP
Engineer Details
Name
City, State, ZIP
Complete Name
ZIP
Email
Contact Phone #
Address
Applicant's Details
ZIP
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Sign With Hand
Certification
Attachments
Homeowner must provide a scaled copy of property survey (including sidewalks, driveways, sheds, etc.,) with proposed addition or proposed plans to scale. Survey and or plans must have proposed location of new structure – to scale. All setbacks (distances from front, side and rear yards) must be indicated as well as size and square footage of proposed addition. All additions and dormers must submit certified height of structure above curb height.
Applicant Signature
The applicant certifies that all statements and information made and provided as part of this application are true to the best of the applicant’s knowledge, information, and belief. The applicant further states that the applicant will comply with all other Municipal approvals and ordinances, and any County, State, and Federal Regulations as may be required.

The Borough of Bergenfield Zoning Officer reserves the right to waive any of the above required supplemental information that may not be pertinent to the proposed construction/project as well as to require additional information not listed above that may be useful in determining zoning compliance for the proposed construction/project.