ADU rules for Fredon Township
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Fredon Township, NJ
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# of Properties
1,174
Owner-occupied
81%
Zoning districts
15
Avg Home Value
$327,661
Median Lot Size
1.44 acres
Avg Income
$140,136
Residential Types:
1,174 housing units
Single Family
10%
2-3 Family
89%
Other
2%
Zoning Districts:
1,459 parcels · 15 districts
R-1
34%(491)
R-4
27%(396)
AR
9%(133)
R-6
9%(132)
Other
21%(307)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Fredon Township, NJ?
Fredon Township, 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
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy the principal unit.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking minimum or maximum; RSIS applies to general residential parking, but no standard exists for ADUs or in-law suites.
Rental Restrictions
- –Non-relatives cannot occupy in-law suites; rentals to unrelated tenants prohibited.
- –Short-term rentals restricted to 7–28 days per stay and up to 90 days per year.
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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