ADUs are allowed in Lakewood TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lakewood Township, NJ
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# of Properties
27,021
Owner-occupied
61%
Zoning districts
42
Avg Home Value
$379,293
Median Lot Size
0.12 acres
Avg Income
$80,277
Residential Types:
27,021 housing units
Single Family
11%
2-3 Family
86%
Other
3%
Zoning Districts:
29,078 parcels · 42 districts
R20
20%(5,707)
R12
16%(4,543)
R-M
10%(2,848)
R40
10%(2,834)
Other
45%(13,146)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lakewood Township, NJ?
Lakewood Township, NJ follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Rental Restrictions
- –Basement apartments are prohibited in the A-1 Agricultural Zone and in age-restricted communities.
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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