ADU rules for Lower Heidelberg Township (Berks)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lower Heidelberg Township (Berks), PA
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# of Properties
2,170
Owner-occupied
90%
Zoning districts
13
Avg Home Value
$186,635
Median Lot Size
0.35 acres
Avg Income
$127,617
Residential Types:
2,170 housing units
Single Family
92%
Other
8%
Zoning Districts:
2,459 parcels · 13 districts
R-2
49%(1,195)
A-1
19%(472)
R-1
15%(376)
R-3
6%(136)
Other
11%(280)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lower Heidelberg Township (Berks), PA?
Lower Heidelberg 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Parking
- –2 spaces per dwelling unit; max not specified; must be on the same lot behind the street ROW; no stacked/tandem spaces; conversions also require 2 spaces per dwelling unit.
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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