ADU rules for Ship Bottom Borough
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Ship Bottom Borough, NJ
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
2,074
Owner-occupied
19%
Zoning districts
13
Avg Home Value
$723,186
Median Lot Size
0.10 acres
Avg Income
$113,696
Residential Types:
2,074 housing units
Single Family
3%
2-3 Family
94%
Other
3%
Zoning Districts:
2,308 parcels · 13 districts
R-1
25%(582)
R-3
21%(496)
R-2
18%(414)
OR
11%(256)
Other
24%(560)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Ship Bottom Borough, NJ?
Ship Bottom 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 permitted
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
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