ADUs are allowed in CliftonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Clifton, NJ
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# of Properties
22,895
Owner-occupied
77%
Zoning districts
37
Avg Home Value
$216,681
Median Lot Size
0.11 acres
Avg Income
$120,538
Residential Types:
22,895 housing units
Single Family
3%
2-3 Family
94%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Condos
1%
Other
2%
Zoning Districts:
23,736 parcels · 37 districts
R-A3
27%(6,345)
R-B1
26%(6,244)
R-B2
13%(3,043)
R-A2
10%(2,490)
Other
24%(5,614)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Clifton, NJ?
Clifton, 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Detached ADUs are not permitted; maximum size is 0 sq ft.
Max Units
- –Detached ADUs: 0 per lot
Parking
- –2 spaces per dwelling unit; no ADU-specific standards; general residential parking applies; detached structures cannot be used as dwellings
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADUs cannot be used as dwellings; renting them is prohibited.
- –Residential short-term rentals (<30 days) prohibited citywide.
- –Affordable-housing-program accessory units must be rented only to certified low-/moderate-income households, with prior approval and rents set by the Affordable Housing Agency (affordability for 10+ years).
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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