ADU rules for Highlands Borough
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Highlands Borough, NJ
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# of Properties
324
Owner-occupied
33%
Zoning districts
21
Avg Home Value
$360,872
Median Lot Size
0.13 acres
Avg Income
$90,918
Residential Types:
324 housing units
Single Family
67%
Apts (4+ units)
31%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
2,710 parcels · 21 districts
MF
34%(921)
R-2.03
14%(371)
R-1.01
10%(279)
R-2.02
10%(277)
Other
32%(862)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Highlands Borough, NJ?
Highlands Borough, 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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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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