Accessory dwelling units shall be allowed in the R-1-4, R-1-5, R-1-7, and R-2-4 Zones as a permitted use. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an ADU shall not be a permitted use on any property that has been designated as historic by the Historic Preservation Commission of the Township of Maplewood unless it complies with all of the requirements set forth herein and receives a certificate of appropriateness, as defined in Township Code §
271-76, from the Township Historic Preservation Commission.
As used in this article, the following terms shall mean:
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU)
A group of interrelated rooms that:
A.
Constitutes an entirely self-contained portion of a principal,
one-family dwelling, or is located in an accessory building on the
same lot as a principal, one-family dwelling;
B.
Is owned by the owner of the principal, one-family dwelling;
C.
Contains complete housekeeping facilities for only one family;
D.
Has no cooking facilities, food preparation facilities, sanitary
facilities or enclosed space in common with any other part of the
building and which is located, except vestibules, entrances, porches,
garages, or laundries, heating or air conditioning rooms or equipment;
and
E.
Complies with all building and fire codes.
CELLAR
That portion of a dwelling unit which is either completely
below grade or whose height is at least one half below grade.
DWELLING UNIT
A single unit providing complete independent living facilities
for one or more persons living as a single housekeeping unit that
includes provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
FLOOR AREA
The sum of the gross horizontal areas of the residence's
floors, excluding garage areas, existing accessory structures, and
cellar floor areas. The gross horizontal areas shall be measured from
the outside walls of the residence, without deducting for hallways,
stairs, closets, thickness of walls, columns or other features.
PERSON
A natural person only and not a corporation, partnership
or other similar legally constructed entity.
PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT
The original living unit in the residence constituting the
space on whose size the ADU was created.
PROPERTY LOT
The lot on which the existing one-family residence is sited.
RESIDENCE
An existing, detached one-family residence.
The Construction Official and Fire Official shall have the right
to conduct inspections to determine compliance with the provisions
of this article.
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination shall apply to this
article and to all ADUs within the Township of Maplewood.
The creation, maintenance or occupancy of any ADU other than
in accordance with the provisions of this article shall constitute
a violation of this article and shall be punishable to the property
owner by a fine of $500 per day.