ADU rules for Lawrence Township (Cumberland)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lawrence Township (Cumberland), NJ
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# of Properties
1,460
Owner-occupied
2%
Zoning districts
19
Avg Home Value
$14,335
Median Lot Size
0.26 acres
Avg Income
$80,838
Residential Types:
1,460 housing units
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
4%
Other
93%
Zoning Districts:
4,790 parcels · 19 districts
R-1
51%(2,466)
R-2
20%(975)
A
8%(378)
C
6%(295)
Other
14%(676)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lawrence Township (Cumberland), NJ?
Lawrence Township (Cumberland), 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
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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Cumberland County