ADUs are allowed in Gloucester TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Gloucester Township, NJ
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# of Properties
16
Zoning districts
31
Zoning Districts:
23,642 parcels · 31 districts
R-3
53%(12,638)
RA
16%(3,724)
R-4
9%(2,148)
GCR
5%(1,072)
Other
17%(4,060)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Gloucester Township, NJ?
Gloucester Township, NJ follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Parking
- –Residential: As required by the New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards (N.J.A.C. 5:21-1 et seq.); no ADU-specific parking standard or prohibition is stated in the off-street parking schedule.
Rental Restrictions
- –Restricted ADUs must be leased as a tenant’s principal residence (≥260 days/yr), prohibiting short-term/vacation rentals; written leases are required for all restricted units.
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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