ADU rules for Riverdale Borough

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Riverdale Borough, NJ

Is your property eligible for an ADU?

# of Properties

1,823

Owner-occupied

77%

Zoning districts

Avg Home Value

$599,646

Median Lot Size

0.35 acres

Avg Income

$103,230

Residential Types:

1,823 housing units

Other

100%

Zoning Districts:

1,965 parcels · 20 districts

MF-1

29%(564)

R-7.5

28%(547)

PRD

9%(175)

ARD

8%(148)

Other

27%(531)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Riverdale Borough, NJ?

Riverdale 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

Rental Restrictions

–Accessory apartments are subject to affordability controls for a period of at least 10 years; 30 years if receiving a rental bonus credit.

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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