ADU rules for Cliffside Park Borough
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Cliffside Park Borough, NJ
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# of Properties
426
Owner-occupied
28%
Zoning districts
13
Avg Home Value
$642,143
Median Lot Size
0.09 acres
Avg Income
$93,134
Residential Types:
426 housing units
Single Family
27%
Apts (4+ units)
55%
Condos
19%
Zoning Districts:
7,869 parcels · 13 districts
R-2
37%(2,882)
R-5
35%(2,753)
C-2
10%(753)
R-3
9%(673)
Other
10%(808)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Cliffside Park Borough, NJ?
Cliffside Park Borough, NJ follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not permitted
Max Units
- –Detached ADU: 0 per lot (prohibited)
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADUs cannot be used as residential dwellings; no rental allowed.
ADU State Law
What can you build in New Jersey?
- –New Jersey does not have a statewide ADU mandate; ADU rules are set by individual municipalities.
- –Building/fire codes are set statewide, but whether an ADU is allowed is local zoning.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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ADU rules in other New Jersey municipalities
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
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