ADUs are allowed in West Cape May BoroughTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for West Cape May Borough, NJ
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# of Properties
119
Owner-occupied
12%
Zoning districts
8
Avg Home Value
$173,706
Median Lot Size
0.18 acres
Avg Income
$82,481
Residential Types:
119 housing units
Single Family
96%
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
1,232 parcels · 8 districts
R1
42%(521)
R2
27%(331)
C1
11%(138)
R4
8%(99)
Other
12%(143)
ADU Rules
What can you build in West Cape May Borough, NJ?
West Cape May Borough, 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
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement
Parking
- –2 spaces per dwelling unit; driveways may count for 1- and 2-family dwellings; off-site spaces within 500 ft may be provided by ownership or lease; accessory apartments: paved areas only when proven necessary and must be screened.
Rental Restrictions
- –ADUs must be rented for at least 10 years to income-qualified very low/low/moderate households; rents must be affordable per COAH/UHAC.
- –A recorded deed restriction and Administrative Agent oversight set rents/increases and handle affirmative marketing for both detached and internal 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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