NJ A3594

Municipalities must adopt at least one of three housing options within four months of enactment: set maximum lot sizes at one-quarter acre for single-family homes, permit two-unit dwellings in single-family zones, or allow accessory dwelling units in single-family zones.

Accessory dwelling units are defined as complete independent living spaces with private entrance, kitchen facilities including stove and refrigerator, and may be attached to or detached from the primary dwelling on the same lot.

Municipalities that fail to comply within the four-month deadline will automatically have the one-quarter acre maximum lot size requirement applied to their residential districts.

Historic districts and residential lots with pre-existing recorded covenants or restrictions are exempt from these requirements.