ADU Rules: Long Branch vs North Middletown

Can I build an ADU on my property in Long Branch?

New Jersey does not have a statewide ADU mandate, though legislation (S345/A2792) has been introduced. Long Branch zoning addresses accessory buildings but does not have a specific ADU ordinance. Accessory buildings in residential zones cannot be used for office space or business purposes.

What are the size limits for an accessory dwelling unit in Long Branch?

ADU Ordinance: None specific. State Mandate: None yet (bills pending). Accessory Max: 700 sq ft combined. Dwelling Use: Variance required.

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.