Bill > A1987

This bill concerns the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The key provisions are: 1. ADUs are permitted on lots with single-family dwellings, and municipalities are not required to restrict ADU occupancy to low- and moderate-income households. 2. Municipalities cannot impose certain requirements on ADUs, such as a passageway between the ADU and the principal dwelling, an exterior door for the ADU, or more than one parking space for the ADU. 3. Municipalities cannot establish a minimum floor area for dwelling units greater than the minimum set by the State Uniform Construction Code, and cannot require more than one parking space per studio or one-bedroom unit, or more than two spaces per unit with two or more bedrooms (with an opt-out provision). 4. Municipalities have until January 1, 2023 to amend their land use regulations to comply with the bill's provisions, after which any inconsistent regulations will be null and void. 5. Municipalities can opt out of the ADU requirements with a two-thirds vote of the governing body after a public hearing.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A1987