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What can you build in Glen Ridge?

The single-family zoning rules in Glen Ridge, 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

Glen Ridge zoning, zone by zone.

Zone	Min lot (sq ft)	Min width	Front	Side (each / total)	Rear	Bldg coverage	Height	FAR
R-1-125 R-1-125 Residence (single-family)	10,250	125 ft	40 ft	6 ft / 16 ft		20%	35 ft
R-1-100 R-1-100 Residence (single-family)	10,000	100 ft	40 ft	6 ft / 16 ft		20%	35 ft
R-1-85 R-1-85 Residence (single-family)	8,500	85 ft	40 ft	6 ft / 16 ft		20%	35 ft
R-2 R-2 Residence (single-family)	6,200	62 ft	25 ft	4 ft / 12 ft		30%	35 ft
R-3 R-3 Residence (single-family)	4,800	48 ft	25 ft	4 ft / 12 ft		30%	35 ft

Source: Title 17 Zoning, Chapter 17.12 Zone Regulations (text read via zoneomics mirror https://www.zoneomics.com/code/glen-ridge-NJ/chapter_3; R-1/R-2/R-3 cross-checked against Ordinance No. 1642, https://www.glenridgenj.org/agenda/Ordinance1642.pdf), Ord. 1642 (11-28-2016); Ord. 1746 (4-26-2021) amended § 17.12.020. 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.

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Check any Glen Ridge address.

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Diana Frankel

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Diana Frankel

Broker Sales Associate, Builders Resource Center at Corcoran Sawyer Smith. Advises builders and owners in Glen Ridge. Numbers updated September 2026.

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