Newark Regulations

BACKYARD OFFICE REQUIREMENTS:

Permit Restrictions

• A building or planning permit is not required if the unit is under 120 square feet

  • if the deck makes the structure > 120 square feet, a permit would then be required

• An overhang on a unit would trigger a permit

• As long as a slab foundation (if required) is < 120 square feet, no permit is needed to install it

• Any utilities (electrical, plumbing, etc.) added to a unit would require a permit

Setback and Height Restrictions

• Maximum height: 12 feet

• Structures are limited to <50% of the total lot size

• Setback Restrictions:

  • Side lot: 3 feet

  • Rear lot: 3 feet

  • Front lot: Not allowed

ADU REQUIREMENTS:

Zoning Restrictions

• All single-family homes are permitted to have ADUs

• All two-family homes are permitted to have ADUs

• All multi-family homes are permitted to have ADUs

Setback and Height Restrictions

• Setback Requirements:

  • Side lot: 4 feet

  • Rear lot: 4 feet

  • Any existing structure: 6 feet

    • Measured from the roof overhang of both structures

• Height maximum: 16 feet

Other Restrictions

• Short-term rentals < 30 days are not allowed