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Accessory Structures in Englewood, NJ (2026)

2 verified accessory structures rules for Englewood, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

ADU Rules

Englewood does not generally authorize accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a freestanding permitted use in its one-family residence districts. Chapter 250 (Land Use) of the Englewood Code, adopted under the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.), limits residential zones to one-family dwellings plus accessory buildings/uses with coverage caps. Accessory apartments are addressed only through the city's affordable housing program and overlay zones (Ordinance 23-22 and successor amendments).

Englewood Accessory Dwelling Unit Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Shed Rules

Englewood regulates sheds and accessory buildings under Chapter 250 Land Use, requiring compliance with district setback rules, lot coverage limits, and building permit review through the Code Enforcement Department.

Englewood Shed and Accessory Building Regulations

Some Restrictions

Looking for Bergen County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Englewood city rules.

Accessory Structures in Bergen County