ADU rules for Nutley Township

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Nutley Township, NJ

Is your property eligible for an ADU?

# of Properties

761

Owner-occupied

29%

Zoning districts

Avg Home Value

$926,245

Median Lot Size

0.17 acres

Avg Income

$122,285

Residential Types:

761 housing units

Single Family

16%

2-3 Family

11%

Apts (4+ units)

60%

Condos

14%

Zoning Districts:

9,125 parcels · 20 districts

R-1

59%(5,422)

R-2

12%(1,070)

PRD

7%(653)

R-1A

5%(486)

Other

16%(1,494)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Nutley Township, NJ?

Nutley Township, 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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