Council introduces zoning change that would shrink minimum lot sizes in designated area (Ordinance 26-2672)

Jul 21, 2026

The Council introduced Ordinance 26-2672 to amend Chapter 186 (Land Development) to allow smaller lot sizes—moving from one-acre minimums toward half-acre and, in some locations, quarter-acre lots—in a section near the golf course, if the area is redeveloped.

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On July 21 the Bergenfield Council introduced Ordinance 26-2672, which would amend Chapter 186 of the Borough Code to revise minimum lot-size requirements in a section of town near the golf course. Borough Attorney John Schettino explained the change would reduce the one-acre minimum for one-family homes to half-acre lots and, in some locations, quarter-acre lots if that area is redeveloped.

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