ADUs are allowed in Upper TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Upper Township, NJ
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# of Properties
2,266
Owner-occupied
15%
Zoning districts
32
Avg Home Value
$79,117
Median Lot Size
0.76 acres
Avg Income
$122,985
Residential Types:
2,266 housing units
Single Family
90%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
8%
Zoning Districts:
13,447 parcels · 32 districts
R
36%(4,805)
C
20%(2,698)
R2
10%(1,330)
RD
6%(766)
Other
29%(3,848)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Upper Township, NJ?
Upper 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –On residential lots, a detached ADU may not exceed the principal structure’s size; capped to the principal building’s area.
Max Units
- –RC/CM2/TV: 1 per lot
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking standard; follow general RSIS: 2 spaces per dwelling unit or as RSIS requires; some TC/TCC districts require RSIS.
Rental Restrictions
- –Rented only to moderate-income households for 30 years; rents affordable and set by the township agent; written leases required and deed restrictions run with the land.
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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