ADU Rules: Asbury Park vs North Middletown

Can I build an ADU on my property in Asbury Park?

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.

What are the size limits for an accessory dwelling unit in Asbury Park?

Effective Date: April 16, 2024. Eligible Lots: 1-2 family in R/B zones. STR of ADU: Prohibited. Permits: Construction + zoning.

Does Monmouth County regulate ADUs?

No. Under New Jersey's Municipal Land Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55D), zoning belongs to each municipality. Monmouth County's 53 municipalities each set their own ADU rules; the county itself does not regulate accessory dwelling units.

Which Monmouth County town has the most permissive ADU rules?

Asbury Park — Ordinance 2024-7 (effective 4/16/2024) permits one ADU per legal 1- or 2-family property in a separate structure or the main structure, requires owner-occupancy of one unit, mandates yearly (not short-term) rentals, and offers a $25,000-$35,000 grant for deed-restricted affordable ADUs with a 10-year minimum deed restriction.

Can I build an ADU on a shore property in Monmouth County?

Often. Coastal properties typically face CAFRA (Coastal Area Facility Review Act) jurisdiction, FEMA V/AE flood zone elevation/floodproofing rules, and tidelands/wetlands buffers on top of the municipal ADU ordinance. Asbury Park ADUs in floodprone areas must meet FEMA elevation requirements. Always check NJDEP CAFRA mapping and FEMA flood maps.