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Bayonne council adopts resolution opposing state bill to permit ADUs as of right

Bayonne City Municipal Council · May 19, 2025
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Summary

The council voted to oppose proposed New Jersey legislation that would require municipalities to permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) 'as of right,' citing loss of local land-use control and concerns about parking, infrastructure and fire safety.

The Bayonne City Council on May 14 adopted a resolution opposing pending New Jersey legislation that would broadly permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) "as of right," saying the bill would curtail municipal zoning authority and raise practical safety and infrastructure concerns.

Council members reviewed a summary from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities read at the meeting, which said the proposed bill would require municipalities to permit ADUs on single- and two-family…

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