ADU rules for Totowa Borough
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Totowa Borough, NJ
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# of Properties
3,799
Owner-occupied
81%
Zoning districts
21
Avg Home Value
$547,848
Median Lot Size
0.16 acres
Avg Income
$119,499
Residential Types:
3,799 housing units
Single Family
2%
2-3 Family
90%
Condos
2%
Other
6%
Zoning Districts:
4,074 parcels · 21 districts
R-7
66%(2,685)
R-20
8%(332)
AHCD
6%(225)
B-2
5%(207)
Other
15%(625)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Totowa Borough, NJ?
Totowa 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 addressed in the local bylaw
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy restriction stated.
Parking
- –2 spaces/dwelling unit; max not specified; no ADU-specific exceptions; board may allow fewer spaces with documented shared parking
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
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
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