ADU rules for Rutherford Borough
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Rutherford Borough, NJ
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# of Properties
395
Owner-occupied
29%
Zoning districts
21
Avg Home Value
$857,981
Median Lot Size
0.15 acres
Avg Income
$135,680
Residential Types:
395 housing units
Single Family
13%
Apts (4+ units)
60%
Condos
27%
Zoning Districts:
5,582 parcels · 21 districts
R-1
65%(3,633)
R-2
17%(946)
R-3
5%(285)
B-3
3%(181)
Other
10%(537)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Rutherford Borough, NJ?
Rutherford 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
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals of ADUs prohibited; renting an impermissible ADU is prohibited (no CO, exceeds allowed unit count, or built without permits)
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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