ADU rules for North Plainfield Borough
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for North Plainfield Borough, NJ
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# of Properties
4,917
Owner-occupied
72%
Zoning districts
21
Avg Home Value
$296,789
Median Lot Size
0.18 acres
Avg Income
$101,157
Residential Types:
4,917 housing units
Single Family
2%
2-3 Family
92%
Apts (4+ units)
5%
Condos
1%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
5,511 parcels · 21 districts
R-1
41%(2,261)
R-2
15%(849)
R-3
15%(843)
R-5
10%(542)
Other
18%(1,016)
ADU Rules
What can you build in North Plainfield Borough, NJ?
North Plainfield 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
Parking
- –2 off-street spaces per ADU; at least 1 must be in an enclosed garage. Existing residences not meeting the enclosed-garage requirement at adoption are exempt from that garage-space rule but must follow front-yard/driveway rules; for 1- and 2-family residences, parking must be on the same lot in the driveway, within driveway width and front-yard coverage limits.
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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