ADUs are allowed in Shaler Township (Allegheny)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Shaler Township (Allegheny), PA
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# of Properties
12,568
Owner-occupied
85%
Zoning districts
13
Avg Home Value
$136,644
Median Lot Size
0.23 acres
Avg Income
$97,590
Residential Types:
12,568 housing units
Single Family
89%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Condos
1%
Other
8%
Zoning Districts:
13,128 parcels · 13 districts
R-1
69%(9,014)
R-3
13%(1,771)
R-2
11%(1,389)
R-4
2%(211)
Other
6%(743)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Shaler Township (Allegheny), PA?
Shaler 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: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
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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ADU rules in other Pennsylvania municipalities
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