ADU rules for Merchantville Borough
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Merchantville Borough, NJ
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# of Properties
130
Owner-occupied
25%
Zoning districts
11
Avg Home Value
$269,223
Median Lot Size
0.11 acres
Avg Income
$92,315
Residential Types:
130 housing units
Single Family
27%
Apts (4+ units)
58%
Other
15%
Zoning Districts:
1,505 parcels · 11 districts
R-3
39%(581)
R-2
34%(506)
R-4
8%(124)
R-1
8%(116)
Other
12%(178)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Merchantville Borough, NJ?
Merchantville Borough, NJ follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs.
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
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
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