ADUs are allowed in Cumru Township (Berks)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Cumru Township (Berks), PA
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# of Properties
5,066
Owner-occupied
85%
Zoning districts
22
Avg Home Value
$123,382
Median Lot Size
0.24 acres
Avg Income
$105,882
Residential Types:
5,066 housing units
Single Family
97%
Other
3%
Zoning Districts:
5,652 parcels · 22 districts
HR
45%(2,550)
MR
21%(1,183)
LR
15%(852)
RC
8%(459)
Other
11%(608)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Cumru Township (Berks), PA?
Cumru Township (Berks), PA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Special Permit
- –Detached ADU: Special Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft of gross floor area for an internal/attached accessory apartment
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,500 sq ft, including any enclosed garage and basement area
Owner Occupancy
- –There is no owner-occupancy requirement.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: not rentable as an independent dwelling; occupancy limited to relatives/guests with 90 consecutive days and 180 total days per year. Internal/Attached ADU: not rentable to the public; limited to relatives of the occupants; maximum of two people.
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
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
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