ADU rules for Doylestown Borough (Bucks)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Doylestown Borough (Bucks), PA
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
1,626
Owner-occupied
100%
Zoning districts
21
Avg Home Value
$31,392
Median Lot Size
0.14 acres
Avg Income
$108,762
Residential Types:
1,626 housing units
Single Family
64%
2-3 Family
3%
Apts (4+ units)
6%
Other
27%
Zoning Districts:
3,240 parcels · 21 districts
R-2
33%(1,059)
CR
22%(728)
R-1
12%(399)
CC
9%(302)
Other
23%(752)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Doylestown Borough (Bucks), PA?
Doylestown Borough (Bucks), 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
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.
Bucks County
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