Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Rockaway Borough, NJ

Is your property eligible for an ADU?

# of Properties

2,143

Owner-occupied

81%

Zoning districts

Avg Home Value

$354,121

Median Lot Size

0.21 acres

Avg Income

$101,642

Residential Types:

2,143 housing units

Apts (4+ units)

Other

99%

Zoning Districts:

2,301 parcels · 15 districts

R-3

28%(636)

R-2

25%(564)

R-1

17%(394)

R-5

5%(108)

Other

26%(599)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Rockaway Borough, NJ?

Rockaway 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

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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