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ADUs are allowed in Mount Arlington Borough
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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Mount Arlington Borough, NJ

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# of Properties
2,337
Owner-occupied
81%
Zoning districts
16
Avg Home Value
$453,791
Median Lot Size
0.15 acres
Avg Income
$94,702
Residential Types:
2,337 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
2,451 parcels · 16 districts
PUD
27%(670)
RA-15
27%(660)
RA-7.5
13%(316)
RA-30
8%(200)
Other
25%(605)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Mount Arlington Borough, NJ?

Mount Arlington Borough, NJ follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.

Max Units

  • Detached ADU: 0 per lot
  • Attached/Internal ADU and JADU: none specified

Rental Restrictions

  • Detached ADU cannot be rented; no accessory structure shall be used for human habitation.

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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