ADUs are allowed in Far Hills BoroughTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Far Hills Borough, NJ
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# of Properties
341
Owner-occupied
65%
Zoning districts
14
Avg Home Value
$1,045,974
Median Lot Size
0.20 acres
Avg Income
$143,381
Residential Types:
341 housing units
Single Family
3%
2-3 Family
84%
Apts (4+ units)
9%
Condos
4%
Zoning Districts:
435 parcels · 14 districts
R-10
34%(146)
TH-6.5
28%(123)
R-9
10%(45)
R-5
9%(39)
Other
19%(82)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Far Hills Borough, NJ?
Far Hills 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: Conditional Use Permit
Max Units
- –R-5: Max 2 dwellings/lot (includes accessory-building conversions).
- –R-6, R-10, others: null specified.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in the principal structure or unit at all times
Parking
- –No numeric ADU parking requirement; conversions in R-10/R-6 require off-street parking for each dwelling, and it should be out of sight of any public road where feasible.
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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