ADU rules for East Hanover Township
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for East Hanover Township, NJ
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# of Properties
4,500
Owner-occupied
87%
Zoning districts
34
Avg Home Value
$511,071
Median Lot Size
0.35 acres
Avg Income
$153,266
Residential Types:
4,500 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
4,985 parcels · 34 districts
R-20
37%(1,846)
R-15
13%(638)
R-10
12%(581)
RAH-1
7%(373)
Other
31%(1,547)
ADU Rules
What can you build in East Hanover Township, NJ?
East Hanover 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
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking requirements; general residential rules apply (e.g., not less than one garaged parking space per dwelling unit; zone-based garage minimums for single-family homes).
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals under 175 days prohibited for all dwelling units (including ADUs); advertising prohibited short-term rentals is unlawful; long-term rentals of 175 days or more are allowed if otherwise lawful.
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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