ADUs are allowed in Bedminster TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Bedminster Township, NJ
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# of Properties
4,251
Owner-occupied
73%
Zoning districts
24
Avg Home Value
$592,430
Median Lot Size
0.02 acres
Avg Income
$129,197
Residential Types:
4,251 housing units
Single Family
1%
2-3 Family
95%
Apts (4+ units)
3%
Condos
1%
Zoning Districts:
4,680 parcels · 24 districts
PUD
52%(2,446)
PRD
20%(921)
R-10
13%(587)
R-1
3%(138)
Other
13%(588)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Bedminster Township, NJ?
Bedminster 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: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size for an Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit (In-Home Apartment): 1,200 sq ft
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,200 sq ft for detached ADU (R-10 only)
Max Units
- –R-10 Rural Residential: 1 ADU/lot
Owner Occupancy
- –There is no owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –RSIS governs ADU parking; no local min/max specified; no ADU-specific waivers; off-street parking required on the same lot.
Rental Restrictions
- –ADUs created after the effective date may not be rented; legally existing ADUs prior to the effective date may be rented.
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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