ADUs are allowed in Frankford TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Frankford Township, NJ
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# of Properties
2,942
Owner-occupied
73%
Zoning districts
19
Avg Home Value
$241,272
Median Lot Size
0.96 acres
Avg Income
$120,259
Residential Types:
2,942 housing units
Single Family
19%
2-3 Family
80%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
3,526 parcels · 19 districts
AR
92%(3,250)
C-2
2%(63)
C-1
2%(56)
LI
1%(44)
Other
3%(113)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Frankford Township, NJ?
Frankford 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
- –Second dwelling prohibited; internal or attached ADUs are not permitted (maximum 0 sq ft).
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ECHO accessory dwelling interior living area of 750 sq ft
Max Units
- –ECHO units: 1 per single-family lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy not required.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking minimum or maximum; general §30-608/Schedule D apply. Driveways 18 ft+ may count as one off-street space per family; ECHO units have no stated off-street parking minimum.
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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