ADU rules for Fanwood Borough
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Fanwood Borough, NJ
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# of Properties
2,556
Owner-occupied
93%
Zoning districts
17
Avg Home Value
$492,825
Median Lot Size
0.18 acres
Avg Income
$193,537
Residential Types:
2,556 housing units
Single Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
96%
Zoning Districts:
2,699 parcels · 17 districts
R-75
87%(2,355)
R-150
6%(171)
CC-E
1%(34)
CC-W
1%(28)
Other
4%(111)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Fanwood Borough, NJ?
Fanwood 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
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
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