ADUs are allowed in East OrangeTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for East Orange, NJ
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# of Properties
1,436
Owner-occupied
17%
Zoning districts
33
Avg Home Value
$1,137,822
Median Lot Size
0.13 acres
Avg Income
$69,315
Residential Types:
1,436 housing units
Single Family
29%
2-3 Family
7%
Apts (4+ units)
43%
Condos
21%
Zoning Districts:
10,328 parcels · 33 districts
R-2
37%(3,816)
R-1
26%(2,666)
GRN
8%(798)
TR-2
4%(459)
Other
25%(2,589)
ADU Rules
What can you build in East Orange, NJ?
East Orange, 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: Conditional Use Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 25% of the principal building’s floor area, excluding the cellar (R-1).
Max Units
- –R-1: 1 ADU per lot in an accessory building; max size 25% of the principal building (excluding cellar).
- –R-2: 1 ADU per lot in an accessory building (conditional use); max size 25% of the principal building (excluding cellar).
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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