ADU rules for Runnemede Borough
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Runnemede Borough, NJ
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# of Properties
247
Owner-occupied
19%
Zoning districts
7
Avg Home Value
$470,913
Median Lot Size
0.28 acres
Avg Income
$92,204
Residential Types:
247 housing units
Single Family
35%
Apts (4+ units)
65%
Zoning Districts:
3,131 parcels · 7 districts
R-1
79%(2,458)
C
9%(268)
GO
4%(131)
P
4%(119)
Other
5%(155)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Runnemede Borough, NJ?
Runnemede 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
Parking
- –No ADU-specific min/max; general standards apply: R-1 1.5, R-2 2, R-3 2 spaces per ADU. Waivers only in C/GO if 600 ft of public parking exists or safety concerns; not for residential districts.
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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