ADU rules for Lincoln Park Borough
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lincoln Park Borough, NJ
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# of Properties
3,683
Owner-occupied
87%
Zoning districts
19
Avg Home Value
$541,984
Median Lot Size
0.25 acres
Avg Income
$130,546
Residential Types:
3,683 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
4,229 parcels · 19 districts
R-15
48%(2,037)
TH-S
12%(501)
R-20/PRD-1
8%(345)
R-20
8%(337)
Other
24%(1,009)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lincoln Park Borough, NJ?
Lincoln Park 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
Parking
- –1 off-street space per ADU; no maximum; at least one must be enclosed (garage or carport) in R-10, R-15, R-20, and R-40.
Rental Restrictions
- –Internal/attached ADU: renting to unrelated occupants prohibited; requires recorded covenant prohibiting occupancy by two families unrelated by blood or marriage in any extended family dwelling.
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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