ADUs are allowed in NorthfieldTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Northfield, NJ
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# of Properties
157
Owner-occupied
10%
Zoning districts
18
Avg Home Value
$62,855
Median Lot Size
0.18 acres
Avg Income
$113,759
Residential Types:
157 housing units
Single Family
97%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
4,271 parcels · 18 districts
R-1
35%(1,505)
R-2
34%(1,455)
R-3
16%(701)
O-PB
3%(131)
Other
11%(479)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Northfield, NJ?
Northfield, 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: Conditional Use Permit
Rental Restrictions
- –Restricted affordable rental units require a written lease; must remain principal residence for at least 260 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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