ADUs are allowed in Byram TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Byram Township, NJ
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# of Properties
3,815
Owner-occupied
76%
Zoning districts
18
Avg Home Value
$230,670
Median Lot Size
0.40 acres
Avg Income
$144,707
Residential Types:
3,815 housing units
Single Family
17%
2-3 Family
82%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
4,102 parcels · 18 districts
R-5
50%(2,054)
R-3
19%(761)
R-4
16%(654)
R-2
5%(218)
Other
10%(415)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Byram Township, NJ?
Byram 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Detached ADUs are prohibited in residential districts; accessory buildings may not be used for human habitation. Maximum allowed size is 0 sq ft.
Parking
- –2 off-street spaces per new dwelling unit; maximum not specified; Planning Board may permit a different amount.
Rental Restrictions
- –Affordable ADUs: 10-year affordability (30 years with rental bonus); rents capped and limited to income-qualified households.
- –Restricted units must be certified by the admin agent and maximum rent posted annually.
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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