Hmmm... sounds odd to me but two things come to mind immediately. 50' from what part of the road? Most times (but I'm not sure about Jersey), it's measured from the centerline of the road and most roads are wider than you think. Second, you can always request a variance and go to the Zoning Board of Adjustments. You'll have to explain why you are unable to follow the zoning code and prove a hardship but in your case... it sounds like it renders your property unusable.
Just a thought... check the code again in case you missed something or they didn't give you the whole story... most jurisdictions have them online.
(Not that they wouldn't intentionally give you the whole story but searching the code is probably not their first priority)
Just a thought... check the code again in case you missed something or they didn't give you the whole story... most jurisdictions have them online.
(Not that they wouldn't intentionally give you the whole story but searching the code is probably not their first priority)