ADUs are allowed in Bristol Township (Bucks)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Bristol Township (Bucks), PA
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# of Properties
7,397
Owner-occupied
100%
Zoning districts
14
Avg Home Value
$17,561
Median Lot Size
0.18 acres
Avg Income
$90,216
Residential Types:
7,397 housing units
Single Family
16%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
3%
Other
80%
Zoning Districts:
19,094 parcels · 14 districts
R-3
54%(10,388)
R-2
32%(6,089)
R-1
6%(1,153)
C
3%(574)
Other
5%(890)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Bristol Township (Bucks), PA?
Bristol Township (Bucks), 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 internal in-home apartment size is 30% of the principal residence’s total floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached accessory apartment (backyard cottage) size is 650 sq ft.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs
Parking
- –2 spaces for the principal dwelling plus 1 space per ADU bedroom; parking must be on the same lot; no maximum stated; shared/joint parking reductions may be granted by special exception.
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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