ADU rules for Deerfield Township
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Deerfield Township, NJ
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# of Properties
325
Owner-occupied
12%
Zoning districts
16
Avg Home Value
$90,384
Median Lot Size
1.07 acres
Avg Income
$83,788
Residential Types:
325 housing units
2-3 Family
13%
Apts (4+ units)
31%
Other
56%
Zoning Districts:
1,697 parcels · 16 districts
AG
25%(426)
R-1
17%(281)
CMU
16%(278)
CR
12%(210)
Other
30%(502)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Deerfield Township, NJ?
Deerfield 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
Owner Occupancy
- –No ADU owner-occupancy requirement.
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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