ADUs are allowed in Stillwater TownshipTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Stillwater Township, NJ
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# of Properties
2,212
Owner-occupied
59%
Zoning districts
10
Avg Home Value
$179,665
Median Lot Size
0.86 acres
Avg Income
$114,733
Residential Types:
2,212 housing units
Single Family
24%
2-3 Family
75%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
2,650 parcels · 10 districts
R-7.5
45%(1,182)
R-5
26%(695)
R-30
17%(454)
RC
6%(163)
Other
6%(156)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Stillwater Township, NJ?
Stillwater Township, NJ follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Not permitted
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy the property; ADU occupant must be a family member.
Parking
- –2 spaces per dwelling unit minimum; no ADU-specific rate or waiver; accessory housing requires adequate on-site parking; RSIS applies
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADUs: occupant must be a family member; unit cannot be rented to the public; must be owned by a nonprofit or governmental entity. Attached ADUs: only relatives may inhabit; no other occupants (two persons + a caretaker).
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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