ADUs are allowed in South River BoroughTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for South River Borough, NJ
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# of Properties
4,971
Owner-occupied
74%
Zoning districts
16
Avg Home Value
$300,255
Median Lot Size
0.14 acres
Avg Income
$107,906
Residential Types:
4,971 housing units
Single Family
5%
2-3 Family
87%
Apts (4+ units)
4%
Condos
1%
Other
4%
Zoning Districts:
5,438 parcels · 16 districts
R-75
51%(2,785)
R-100
36%(1,984)
MSR
3%(151)
W-R
2%(106)
Other
8%(412)
ADU Rules
What can you build in South River Borough, NJ?
South River Borough, NJ follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Not permitted
Max Units
- –0 ADUs per lot (not permitted municipality-wide)
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU rental prohibited; may not be used for residence or tenancy.
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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