ADUs are allowed in West Milford TownshipTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for West Milford Township, NJ
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# of Properties
11,749
Owner-occupied
70%
Zoning districts
23
Avg Home Value
$238,616
Median Lot Size
0.34 acres
Avg Income
$130,007
Residential Types:
11,749 housing units
Single Family
9%
2-3 Family
85%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Condos
4%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
12,113 parcels · 23 districts
LR
44%(5,384)
R-4
15%(1,812)
R-2
11%(1,372)
R-1
9%(1,110)
Other
20%(2,435)
ADU Rules
What can you build in West Milford Township, NJ?
West Milford 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: Not permitted
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is the lesser of 600 sq ft or 30% of the existing dwelling area for an internal/attached accessory apartment
Max Units
- –Single-family: 1 internal ADU per lot (no detached).
- –Duplex & multifamily: none specified.
- –JADUs: none specified.
Owner Occupancy
- –Accessory apartments require owner-occupancy of the primary residence.
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; no max. Parking must not block access; no parking in the driveway within 20 feet of the street line; on-site turnaround required.
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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