ADU rules for Montague Township
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Montague Township, NJ
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# of Properties
2,709
Owner-occupied
40%
Zoning districts
18
Avg Home Value
$133,601
Median Lot Size
0.71 acres
Avg Income
$100,628
Residential Types:
2,709 housing units
Single Family
35%
2-3 Family
64%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
3,213 parcels · 18 districts
R-3
42%(1,348)
R-4
39%(1,239)
C-D
6%(186)
R-5
4%(140)
Other
9%(300)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Montague Township, NJ?
Montague 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
- –2 spaces per dwelling unit; no ADU-specific parking rules or waivers; ADUs not referenced; one-residence-per-lot limit may affect ADU permissibility
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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