ADU rules for Cherry Hill Township
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Cherry Hill Township, NJ
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# of Properties
1,726
Owner-occupied
15%
Zoning districts
28
Avg Home Value
$1,172,968
Median Lot Size
0.46 acres
Avg Income
$116,861
Residential Types:
1,726 housing units
Single Family
36%
Apts (4+ units)
64%
Zoning Districts:
27,104 parcels · 28 districts
R2
46%(12,551)
R1
17%(4,604)
R10
11%(3,053)
R3
10%(2,642)
Other
16%(4,254)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Cherry Hill Township, NJ?
Cherry Hill Township, 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
Parking
- –No ADU-specific minimum; RSIS governs; max 130% of required parking (township-wide); ADUs cannot be part of a garage; shared parking possible with peak reductions
Rental Restrictions
- –Accessory apartments under the affordable program have a 10-year affordability control; written lease required; no extra fees; application fees capped at 5% of monthly rent.
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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