ADUs are allowed in Lawrence Township (Mercer)Types:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lawrence Township (Mercer), NJ
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# of Properties
12,702
Owner-occupied
81%
Zoning districts
43
Avg Home Value
$288,272
Median Lot Size
0.12 acres
Avg Income
$133,466
Residential Types:
12,702 housing units
2-3 Family
90%
Other
10%
Zoning Districts:
13,551 parcels · 43 districts
R-4
28%(3,836)
R-2B
10%(1,397)
R-3
10%(1,313)
AT
9%(1,208)
Other
43%(5,797)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lawrence Township (Mercer), NJ?
Lawrence Township (Mercer), 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: Not permitted
Max Units
- –1 accessory apartment per lot (single-family detached)
- –Other principal structures: none specified
Owner Occupancy
- –Not required; ADU occupants must be owner's family or caretaker
Parking
- –1 space/ADU on-site; no max stated; exceptions: none specified
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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