ADUs are allowed in Boyertown Borough (Berks)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Boyertown Borough (Berks), PA
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# of Properties
1,281
Owner-occupied
76%
Zoning districts
7
Avg Home Value
$97,923
Median Lot Size
0.10 acres
Avg Income
$62,277
Residential Types:
1,281 housing units
Single Family
84%
2-3 Family
8%
Apts (4+ units)
5%
Other
3%
Zoning Districts:
1,461 parcels · 7 districts
MDR
46%(677)
TC
15%(217)
LDR-B
12%(178)
GR/O
11%(163)
Other
15%(226)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Boyertown Borough (Berks), PA?
Boyertown Borough (Berks), 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 900 sq ft for a detached ADU (allowed only by special exception).
Parking
- –2 spaces per dwelling unit (general standard); ADUs may be subject to this if treated as a separate unit; TC District requires off-street parking for any additional dwelling units.
Rental Restrictions
- –Care-of-relative ADUs may not be rented (relatives only; detached units must be removed within 90 days after the relative leaves); short-term rentals are prohibited; STRs limited to single-family detached dwellings, effectively prohibiting STRs for internal/attached ADUs.
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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