ADUs are allowed in Swissvale Borough (Allegheny)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Swissvale Borough (Allegheny), PA
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# of Properties
3,797
Owner-occupied
60%
Zoning districts
17
Avg Home Value
$82,544
Median Lot Size
0.07 acres
Avg Income
$60,822
Residential Types:
3,797 housing units
Single Family
72%
2-3 Family
8%
Apts (4+ units)
5%
Condos
4%
Other
11%
Zoning Districts:
4,071 parcels · 17 districts
SFR
64%(2,619)
NMU
18%(748)
MFR
8%(334)
CBD
7%(279)
Other
2%(91)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Swissvale Borough (Allegheny), PA?
Swissvale Borough (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
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy one of the dwellings on the lot
Parking
- –No explicit min/max for ADUs; PCC determines parking for uses not listed; shared/off-site parking within 300 ft allowed; TOD Overlay may further reduce spaces with adequate transit.
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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