ADU rules for Allendale Borough
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Allendale Borough, NJ
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# of Properties
175
Owner-occupied
21%
Zoning districts
29
Avg Home Value
$2,358,953
Median Lot Size
0.51 acres
Avg Income
$202,137
Residential Types:
175 housing units
Single Family
34%
Apts (4+ units)
35%
Condos
31%
Zoning Districts:
2,547 parcels · 29 districts
AA
30%(775)
A
26%(659)
AAA
16%(417)
ML-6
6%(152)
Other
21%(544)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Allendale Borough, NJ?
Allendale 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
Parking
- –1 space per ADU; and 1 enclosed garage per dwelling unit (garage must contain at least 1 space); affordable housing exempt from the garage requirement; parking on the same lot behind setback lines; minimum 10x20 ft; RSIS may supersede.
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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