ADUs are allowed in Pine Township (Allegheny)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Pine Township (Allegheny), PA
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# of Parcels
5,964
Zoning districts
15
Avg Parcel Value
$465,904
Median Parcel Size
0.82 acres
Zoning Districts:
5,964 parcels · 15 districts
R-1
41%(2,445)
R-2
20%(1,195)
S-1
11%(638)
C-1/CDC
10%(574)
Other
19%(1,112)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Pine Township (Allegheny), PA?
Pine Township (Allegheny), PA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft
- –Maximum size of 50% of the principal dwelling's usable floor area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size of 1,000 sq ft
- –Maximum size of 50% of the principal dwelling unit’s usable floor area
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal or ADU
Rental Restrictions
- –ADUs are not permitted to be used as rental units (detached and internal/attached); short-term rentals are limited to the principal dwelling unit, not in any ADU.
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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