ADUs are allowed in Southampton TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Southampton Township, NJ
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# of Properties
5,212
Owner-occupied
81%
Zoning districts
20
Avg Home Value
$188,993
Median Lot Size
0.30 acres
Avg Income
$105,493
Residential Types:
5,212 housing units
Single Family
9%
2-3 Family
87%
Apts (4+ units)
4%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
7,084 parcels · 20 districts
RD
45%(3,201)
RR
13%(899)
AP
12%(853)
FC
6%(392)
Other
25%(1,739)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Southampton Township, NJ?
Southampton 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 600 sq ft for the accessory dwelling unit's living area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 600 sq ft for a detached accessory dwelling unit
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner or family occupancy only; no rental allowed.
Parking
- –1 space per studio/efficiency; 1.5 spaces per 1BR; 1.75 spaces per 2BR; 2 spaces per 3+BR; no max. Off-street parking must be on the same lot; ROW parking cannot count. EVSE/make-ready spaces count as two toward the minimum (up to 10% total reduction). Parking should be within 150 ft of the dwelling entrance.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached carriage house ADU shall not be used as a rental unit; occupancy limited to family members of the primary 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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