ADUs are allowed in Chester BoroughTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Chester Borough, NJ
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# of Properties
619
Owner-occupied
73%
Zoning districts
20
Avg Home Value
$901,659
Median Lot Size
0.54 acres
Avg Income
$171,500
Residential Types:
619 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
743 parcels · 20 districts
R-HD
48%(356)
R-LD
20%(152)
O-P
6%(46)
B-1
5%(37)
Other
20%(152)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Chester Borough, NJ?
Chester 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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size for an internal accessory apartment is 25% of the existing single-family dwelling’s total floor area (measured from exterior walls; includes basements; excludes roofed but unenclosed areas). Conditional use/Planning Board approval required.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in the dwelling, either main or accessory.
Parking
- –1 space per bedroom; off-street parking required; parking must be in side or rear yard areas
Rental Restrictions
- –Must rent to a low- or moderate-income household; affirmative marketing plan under N.J.A.C. 5:93-11 targeting the Northwest Housing Region for all rentals; rent limited to 57.5% of the region’s median income (including utilities) per N.J.A.C. 5:93-7.4.
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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