ADU rules for Ocean Township (Monmouth)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Ocean Township (Monmouth), NJ
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# of Properties
1,368
Owner-occupied
58%
Zoning districts
29
Avg Home Value
$981,882
Median Lot Size
0.25 acres
Avg Income
$129,512
Residential Types:
1,368 housing units
Single Family
66%
Apts (4+ units)
33%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
10,122 parcels · 29 districts
R-4
28%(2,883)
R-3
13%(1,300)
R-2
12%(1,203)
R-5
8%(814)
Other
39%(3,922)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Ocean Township (Monmouth), NJ?
Ocean Township (Monmouth), 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.
Monmouth County
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