Intent. It is important that buildings and related landscaping, rather than parking, be the dominant characteristic in Downtown Bernardsville. This creates an environment more conducive to pedestrians. While building placement varies by subdistrict, the intent is for new development to be built close to the street.

Front setbacks from a street shall be measured from the property line. Rear and side setbacks are measured at a right angle from the adjacent property line.

Additions to buildings are not required to meet the minimum building frontage standards as applicable by subdistrict.

Attachments, as established in § 12-12.16, may encroach into setbacks as applicable by subdistrict subject to the following maximums:

Minor elements such as accessory utility structures, mechanical equipment, fences, walls, driveways, walkways, and uncovered stoops and porches may encroach into all setbacks but not across property lines. Mechanical equipment must comply with the requirements of Section 12-23.24 below.