ADU rules for Bedford Township (Bedford)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Bedford Township (Bedford), PA
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
2,562
Owner-occupied
90%
Zoning districts
8
Avg Home Value
$91,122
Median Lot Size
0.68 acres
Avg Income
$67,933
Residential Types:
2,562 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
3,656 parcels · 8 districts
NZ
98%(3,570)
R-1
1%(42)
R-2
0%(18)
CMR
0%(12)
Other
0%(14)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Bedford Township (Bedford), PA?
Bedford Township (Bedford), 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
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking minimums or maximums; two off-street spaces per dwelling unit applies if the ADU is part of a subdivision/land development.
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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