ADUs are allowed in Mount Laurel TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Mount Laurel Township, NJ
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# of Properties
18,479
Owner-occupied
65%
Zoning districts
31
Avg Home Value
$319,378
Median Lot Size
0.15 acres
Avg Income
$121,407
Residential Types:
18,479 housing units
Single Family
3%
2-3 Family
94%
Apts (4+ units)
3%
Zoning Districts:
19,522 parcels · 31 districts
R-8
31%(6,054)
R-3
25%(4,904)
R-1
17%(3,282)
R-4
9%(1,703)
Other
18%(3,579)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Mount Laurel Township, NJ?
Mount Laurel 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: Conditional Use Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 600 sq ft
Max Units
- –Single-family: 1 accessory apartment (internal) per home
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs
Parking
- –1 space/ADU in addition to the principal dwelling; total minimum 3 spaces (2 for the main dwelling + 1 for the ADU); no ADU-specific reductions; approving body may require more per §154-69.
Rental Restrictions
- –Accessory apartment in a single-family home may not be rented or leased; it must be occupied by a member of the household and cannot be rented or sold separately from the principal dwelling.
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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