ADU rules for Harrington
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Harrington, DE
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# of Properties
1,558
Owner-occupied
51%
Zoning districts
13
Avg Home Value
$190,400
Median Lot Size
0.21 acres
Avg Income
$71,002
Residential Types:
1,558 housing units
Single Family
70%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
28%
Zoning Districts:
1,782 parcels · 13 districts
R-1
59%(1,058)
R-2
10%(183)
MZ
10%(176)
C-3
7%(131)
Other
13%(234)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Harrington, DE?
Harrington, DE follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; max effectively 2 (C-1/C-2: up to 120% of min; TND: not more than 10% over min); exceptions: Planning Commission may waive for Category A site plans; shared/satellite parking allowed; residential zones: spaces generally may not occupy front/side yards except up to 2 in a driveway
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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