ADUs are allowed in Independence TownshipTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Independence Township, NJ
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# of Properties
179
Owner-occupied
19%
Zoning districts
23
Avg Home Value
$328,983
Median Lot Size
1.51 acres
Avg Income
$123,632
Residential Types:
189 housing units
Single Family
60%
Apts (4+ units)
34%
Condos
5%
Zoning Districts:
2,350 parcels · 23 districts
R-3
44%(1,039)
PRD-SC
24%(561)
B
10%(231)
R-4
7%(172)
Other
15%(347)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Independence Township, NJ?
Independence 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: Conditional Use Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum 750 sq ft interior living area for a detached ECHO accessory dwelling unit.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking requirements; ECHO units allowed as conditional ADUs with no parking ratio; no ADU/ECHO parking rules in code.
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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