ADU rules for Andover Township
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Andover Township, NJ
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# of Properties
33
Owner-occupied
45%
Zoning districts
28
Avg Home Value
$205,748
Median Lot Size
2.36 acres
Avg Income
$138,082
Residential Types:
33 housing units
Single Family
58%
2-3 Family
42%
Zoning Districts:
2,664 parcels · 28 districts
R-0.5
30%(791)
R-2
28%(751)
R-1
12%(316)
MFR
10%(274)
Other
20%(532)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Andover Township, NJ?
Andover Township, 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
- –ADU parking governed by RSIS; no ADU-specific min/max or waivers; single-family dwellings may count one space in a garage
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
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