ADU rules for Riverton Borough
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Riverton Borough, NJ
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# of Properties
1,032
Owner-occupied
83%
Zoning districts
10
Avg Home Value
$261,341
Median Lot Size
0.20 acres
Avg Income
$125,296
Residential Types:
1,032 housing units
Single Family
2%
2-3 Family
91%
Apts (4+ units)
6%
Zoning Districts:
1,174 parcels · 10 districts
R-8
40%(471)
R-4
33%(388)
R-15
11%(133)
NB
9%(103)
Other
7%(79)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Riverton Borough, NJ?
Riverton 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
Max Units
- –Detached ADU: 0 per lot
Parking
- –2 spaces per dwelling unit; off-street parking required; no ADU-specific minimum; may require more at approval; spaces may be leased/easement on adjacent lots; front-yard parking not permitted unless a driveway to a garage exists; existing required parking cannot be reduced below the minimum.
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
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