Accessory Dwelling Units In South Orange: Town Hall Meeting Will Discuss 'ADUs'

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — What is an “accessory dwelling unit” (ADU), and how can they benefit South Orange? That will be the topic of conversation at an upcoming virtual meeting.

The town hall will take place via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Sign in here.

According to an event posting from the village, discussion topics will include:

• Overview of ADU Ordinance Allowances
• Process and Cost
• Success Stories
• How to Apply
• Q&A Session

What is an ADU? Here’s how the town website defines the term:

“A self-contained portion of a principal, one-family dwelling, two-family dwelling, or an accessory structure, used as a secondary housing unit independent of the primary dwelling unit, that can only be used as a residence for occupancy by one family/housekeeping unit for 90 days or greater, on the same lot as a one or two-family dwelling where the owner lives on site, that is smaller in size and height than the principal building on the lot that serves as a dwelling unit.”

South Orange Village passed regulations allowing ADUs that meet certain conditions in 2023. Learn more here.

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