ADUs are allowed in Atlantic CityTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Atlantic City, NJ
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# of Properties
2,142
Owner-occupied
3%
Zoning districts
34
Avg Home Value
$116,128
Median Lot Size
0.05 acres
Avg Income
$47,090
Residential Types:
2,142 housing units
Single Family
94%
Other
6%
Zoning Districts:
16,600 parcels · 34 districts
RS-C
22%(3,630)
R-3
16%(2,710)
R-2
14%(2,397)
NEIRA
8%(1,268)
Other
40%(6,595)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Atlantic City, NJ?
Atlantic City, 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking standards; residential parking must be on-site; transit reductions apply only to office/retail, not residential.
Rental Restrictions
- –Guest houses/servants' quarters (not including kitchen facilities) shall not be used as rental units.
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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