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What can you build in Bedminster?

The single-family zoning rules in Bedminster, zone by zone, read from the town ordinance by our builder desk. Then check any address to see what fits on that lot.

Single-Family Zones

Bedminster zoning, zone by zone.

ZoneMin lot (sq ft)Min widthFrontSide (each / total)RearBldg coverageHeightFAR
R-10
R-10 Rural Residential
435,60050 ft200 ft100 ft100 ft35 ft / 2.5 st0.08
R-3
R-3 Rural Residential
130,680350 ft75 ft40 ft50 ft7%35 ft / 2.5 st
R-2
R-2 Residential
87,120200 ft60 ft35 ft65 ft10%35 ft / 2.5 st
R-1
R-1 Residential
43,560150 ft50 ft20 ft55 ft10%35 ft / 2.5 st
R-1/2
R-1/2 Residential
21,780110 ft40 ft15 ft45 ft15%35 ft / 2.5 st
VR-100
VR-100 Residential
13,068100 ft25 ft15 ft30 ft15%35 ft / 2.5 st
VR-80
VR-80 Residential
10,89080 ft25 ft15 ft30 ft15%35 ft / 2.5 st
SFC-RD
SFC-RD Single Family Cluster-Restricted Development
10,00050 ft25 ft10 ft30 ft15%35 ft

Source: Chapter 13 Land Management, Article 13-400 District Regulations - Area and Yard Requirements. Read 2026-09-28. Only zones we could confirm from the ordinance are shown. Rules change and have exceptions (corner lots, undersized lots, steep slopes, overlays), so confirm with the town zoning officer before you buy or design.

Check A Lot

Check any Bedminster address.

Enter an address and we will show the lot size, its zone, roughly how big a new home could be, and how likely a builder is to want it.

Michael Bulwin

Written and reviewed by

Michael Bulwin

Licensed REALTOR-Associate, Builders Resource Center at Corcoran Sawyer Smith. Advises builders and owners in Bedminster. Numbers updated September 2026.

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