ADU rules for Robesonia Borough (Berks)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Robesonia Borough (Berks), PA
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# of Parcels
889
Zoning districts
7
Avg Parcel Value
$100,172
Median Parcel Size
0.19 acres
Zoning Districts:
893 parcels · 7 districts
TR
59%(526)
MDR
23%(203)
TC
12%(109)
RR
2%(20)
Other
4%(35)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Robesonia Borough (Berks), PA?
Robesonia 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy not required; unit occupied by up to two relatives.
Parking
- –Minimum 1 space/ADU (1BR/efficiency conversion); otherwise 2 spaces; 3 spaces for 4+ bedrooms; 1 space may be in a garage and 1 in a driveway. Maximum: none. Exceptions: ZHB may grant reductions by special exception; care-of-relative units may waive parking if residents don’t drive.
Rental Restrictions
- –Prohibits renting to non-relatives; occupancy limited to two relatives; must prohibit use as a separate dwelling once the qualifying relative no longer resides there.
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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