ADU rules for Edgewater Borough
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Edgewater Borough, NJ
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# of Properties
576
Owner-occupied
39%
Zoning districts
20
Avg Home Value
$2,010,439
Median Lot Size
0.11 acres
Avg Income
$124,122
Residential Types:
576 housing units
Single Family
30%
Apts (4+ units)
21%
Condos
50%
Zoning Districts:
4,722 parcels · 20 districts
R-3
34%(1,589)
R-2
23%(1,068)
R-5
21%(970)
MCRD
7%(351)
Other
16%(744)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Edgewater Borough, NJ?
Edgewater 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 addressed in the local bylaw
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy restriction applies.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU cannot be rented; code prohibits using detached accessory structures for human habitation.
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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