ADUs are allowed in Moorestown TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Moorestown Township, NJ
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# of Properties
7,682
Owner-occupied
84%
Zoning districts
42
Avg Home Value
$542,688
Median Lot Size
0.40 acres
Avg Income
$166,782
Residential Types:
7,682 housing units
Single Family
3%
2-3 Family
91%
Apts (4+ units)
4%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
9,034 parcels · 42 districts
R3
35%(3,171)
R1
18%(1,647)
R2
16%(1,442)
R1A
10%(910)
Other
21%(1,864)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Moorestown Township, NJ?
Moorestown Township, 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: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,200 sq ft for an internal or attached accessory apartment
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached accessory dwelling unit size of 1,200 sq ft of floor area
Max Units
- –1 affordable accessory apartment per lot (single-family detached).
- –Program-wide cap: 15 total affordable units township-wide.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy required for existing single-family homes on large lots.
Parking
- –1 off-street space per ADU (may be stacked); no max; applies to affordable ADU program; site plan must show parking for both the primary dwelling and ADU; primary parking governed by RSIS
Rental Restrictions
- –Only rented to income-qualified low- or moderate-income households under a recorded deed restriction for at least 10 years; lease form must be approved by the Administrative Agent; after the deed restriction ends, the accessory apartment use must terminate and be removed.
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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