ADU rules for Bell Acres Borough
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Bell Acres Borough, PA
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# of Properties
690
Owner-occupied
77%
Zoning districts
8
Avg Home Value
$276,154
Median Lot Size
1.12 acres
Avg Income
$166,000
Residential Types:
690 housing units
Single Family
79%
2-3 Family
1%
Other
20%
Zoning Districts:
787 parcels · 8 districts
R-2
30%(235)
R-3
19%(151)
RR-1
17%(136)
R-1
15%(115)
Other
19%(150)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Bell Acres Borough, PA?
Bell Acres Borough, PA 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
Rental Restrictions
- –Rental to unrelated tenants prohibited; only caretaker(s) or up to two individuals related to the owner may occupy the detached ADU; occasional gratuitous guests allowed up to 30 days in any 12-month period; ADU cannot be used for commercial/vacation rental unless approved as a home occupation.
ADU State Law
What can you build in Pennsylvania?
- –Pennsylvania does not have a statewide ADU mandate; ADU rules are set by individual municipalities.
- –Building/fire codes are set statewide, but whether an ADU is allowed is local zoning.
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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