ADUs are allowed in Avon By The Sea BoroughTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Avon By The Sea Borough, NJ
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# of Properties
121
Owner-occupied
50%
Zoning districts
6
Avg Home Value
$735,258
Median Lot Size
0.11 acres
Avg Income
$119,745
Residential Types:
121 housing units
Single Family
53%
Apts (4+ units)
44%
Other
3%
Zoning Districts:
1,367 parcels · 6 districts
R
82%(1,122)
DC
7%(90)
GC
6%(85)
M-O/R
5%(68)
Other
0%(2)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Avon By The Sea Borough, NJ?
Avon By The Sea Borough, 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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum internal ADU size is 35% of the principal dwelling’s total square footage (single-family homes).
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size: 35% of the total square footage of the applicant's house (R Single-Family district; conditional use).
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside on the property year-round
Parking
- –2 off-street spaces per ADU; must be on the same lot; front-yard parking prohibited; no ADU-specific waivers; RSIS applies otherwise
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term/vacation rentals prohibited; occupancy limited to families; accessory apartments must meet COAH income limits, be deed-restricted for 30 years, with rents affordable at ≤57.5% of median income.
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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