ADU rules in Asbury Park, NJ — also called accessory dwelling unit regulations or granny flat ordinances — cover setbacks, owner-occupancy, parking, and permit requirements.
Effective April 16, 2024, Asbury Park allows ADUs on legal 1- and 2-family lots in R and B zoning districts. ADUs may be in separate structures or within the main building. Construction documents and zoning permits required. Short-term rental of ADUs is prohibited.
Asbury Park adopted ADU regulations effective April 16, 2024, making it one of the first NJ municipalities with a formal ADU ordinance. Legal one- and two-family residents in R zoning districts and the B zoning district may have an Accessory Dwelling Unit in a separate structure or within the main structure. Building an ADU requires construction documents and a zoning permit from the city. The city explicitly prohibits short-term rental of ADUs. In flood hazard areas, ADUs as Group U accessory structures must meet Chapter 24 elevation requirements including elevation to the Local Design Flood Elevation. The ADU must comply with NJ UCC building code requirements for habitable spaces including egress, fire safety, and utilities.
Unpermitted ADU: code violation. STR of ADU: $2,000/day penalty. Flood zone noncompliance: additional penalties.
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