What is the minimum lot size in Woodcliff Lake, NJ?

In Woodcliff Lake's single-family zones: R-30 requires 30,000 sq ft; R-22.5 requires 22,500 sq ft; R-15 requires 15,000 sq ft. Undersized existing lots may still be buildable under the ordinance, so check your specific lot.

How big a house can I build in Woodcliff Lake, NJ?

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Woodcliff Lake, NJ Zoning: Minimum Lot Sizes, Setbacks & What You Can Build

Single-Family Zones

Woodcliff Lake zoning, zone by zone.

Zone	Min lot (sq ft)	Min width	Front	Side (each / total)	Rear	Bldg coverage	Height
R-30 R-30 Residential One-Family	30,000	150 ft	50 ft	20 ft / 60 ft	50 ft	15%	35 ft / 2.5 st
R-22.5 R-22.5 Residential One-Family	22,500	150 ft	35 ft	20 ft / 60 ft	40 ft	15%	33 ft / 2.5 st
R-15 R-15 Residential One-Family	15,000	100 ft	35 ft	20 ft / 40 ft	30 ft	15%	30 ft / 2.5 st

Source: Chapter 380 Zoning, Article IV Residential Districts, Borough of Woodcliff Lake (plus Limiting Schedule, 380 Attachment 2, borough website copy), Limiting Schedule attachment dated 08-01-2009. 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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