ADUs are allowed in Franklin Lakes BoroughTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Franklin Lakes Borough, NJ
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
269
Owner-occupied
24%
Zoning districts
24
Avg Home Value
$2,019,599
Median Lot Size
1.08 acres
Avg Income
$211,158
Residential Types:
269 housing units
Single Family
55%
Apts (4+ units)
24%
Condos
21%
Zoning Districts:
4,255 parcels · 24 districts
A-40
62%(2,658)
A-22.5
21%(875)
RA-25
8%(321)
A-130
5%(212)
Other
4%(189)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Franklin Lakes Borough, NJ?
Franklin Lakes Borough, NJ follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Detached ADUs not permitted in residential districts; maximum allowed size is 0 sq ft (Franklin Lakes Code § 300-121A(4)).
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited; entire ADU may be rented only for more than 60 days; renting a room or portion is not permitted.
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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