ADUs are allowed in Pompton Lakes BoroughTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Pompton Lakes Borough, NJ
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# of Properties
4,013
Owner-occupied
78%
Zoning districts
27
Avg Home Value
$294,750
Median Lot Size
0.17 acres
Avg Income
$130,936
Residential Types:
4,013 housing units
Single Family
2%
2-3 Family
91%
Condos
4%
Other
3%
Zoning Districts:
4,260 parcels · 27 districts
R-4
61%(2,596)
R-6
10%(414)
R-5
6%(260)
R-3
6%(248)
Other
17%(742)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Pompton Lakes Borough, NJ?
Pompton Lakes 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: Not permitted
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size of 25% of the principal dwelling’s floor area
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in the primary or accessory dwelling unit.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking numbers; general residential parking applies, and spaces may be reduced or waived by the Planning Board; ADUs permitted as a conditional use and off-street parking must comply with this chapter.
Rental Restrictions
- –Renting limited to income-eligible households; restricted affordable rentals require a written lease and application fees capped at 5% of monthly rent.
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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