ADUs are allowed in Waterford TownshipTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Waterford Township, NJ
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# of Properties
527
Owner-occupied
10%
Zoning districts
36
Avg Home Value
$120,128
Median Lot Size
1.16 acres
Avg Income
$117,743
Residential Types:
527 housing units
Single Family
75%
Apts (4+ units)
25%
Zoning Districts:
5,001 parcels · 36 districts
RR
26%(1,311)
R2
15%(750)
R4
14%(714)
AG
7%(374)
Other
37%(1,852)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Waterford Township, NJ?
Waterford 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Max Units
- –0 ADUs per lot (all principal structures; all ADU types)
Rental Restrictions
- –Renting of ADUs is not allowed (detached or attached); accessory structures cannot be used for human habitation, and adding a second unit/duplex is prohibited.
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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