ADU rules for Chesilhurst Borough

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Chesilhurst Borough, NJ

Is your property eligible for an ADU?

# of Properties

258

Owner-occupied

Zoning districts

Avg Home Value

$42,494

Median Lot Size

0.34 acres

Avg Income

$94,960

Residential Types:

258 housing units

Single Family

92%

Apts (4+ units)

Zoning Districts:

1,324 parcels · 12 districts

R-1

60%(791)

R-2

16%(210)

R-3

9%(115)

8%(102)

Other

8%(106)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Chesilhurst Borough, NJ?

Chesilhurst 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

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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