ADUs are allowed in Bernards TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Bernards Township, NJ
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# of Properties
10,095
Owner-occupied
84%
Zoning districts
36
Avg Home Value
$931,886
Median Lot Size
0.35 acres
Avg Income
$197,662
Residential Types:
10,095 housing units
Single Family
2%
2-3 Family
95%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Condos
2%
Zoning Districts:
10,277 parcels · 36 districts
R-5
25%(2,601)
R-4
23%(2,317)
PUD-5
19%(1,953)
R-6
8%(863)
Other
25%(2,543)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Bernards Township, NJ?
Bernards Township, 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
Rental Restrictions
- –Written lease required for restricted rental units; tenants must be income-eligible; 30-year affordability controls apply.
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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ADU rules in other New Jersey municipalities
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
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