ADUs are allowed in Wharton BoroughTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Wharton Borough, NJ
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# of Properties
1,931
Owner-occupied
78%
Zoning districts
29
Avg Home Value
$491,968
Median Lot Size
0.20 acres
Avg Income
$89,947
Residential Types:
1,931 housing units
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
99%
Zoning Districts:
2,070 parcels · 29 districts
R-75
35%(725)
R-10
19%(402)
RM-75
16%(330)
A
9%(182)
Other
21%(431)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Wharton Borough, NJ?
Wharton 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: Conditional Use Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Detached ADUs are not permitted; maximum allowed building area is 0 sq ft.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: no habitation; effectively no rental.
- –Attached ADU: if used as affordable-housing 'accessory apartment', rentals limited by affordability controls for 10 years (30 with rental bonus).
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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