ADUs are allowed in Sayreville BoroughTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Sayreville Borough, NJ
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# of Properties
13,033
Owner-occupied
84%
Zoning districts
27
Avg Home Value
$174,138
Median Lot Size
0.14 acres
Avg Income
$119,099
Residential Types:
13,033 housing units
Single Family
2%
2-3 Family
92%
Apts (4+ units)
3%
Other
2%
Zoning Districts:
18,217 parcels · 27 districts
R-7
43%(7,888)
R-10
15%(2,706)
R-5
12%(2,265)
R-7(PRD
12%(2,114)
Other
18%(3,244)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Sayreville Borough, NJ?
Sayreville 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: Conditional Use Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –B-2 zone: Maximum Internal/Attached ADU size is 50% of the principal structure’s gross floor area
Parking
- –No numeric ADU parking min or max; RSIS and Parking Schedule II apply; board may approve fewer spaces where appropriate.
Rental Restrictions
- –Deed-restricted rentals for at least 10 years to income-qualified/very low-income households at affordable rents with a utility allowance; rents and annual increases set by the Borough Administrative Agent; units must be affirmatively marketed and occupied by very low-income households.
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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