ADUs are allowed in Doylestown Township (Bucks)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Doylestown Township (Bucks), PA
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# of Properties
3,058
Owner-occupied
100%
Zoning districts
19
Avg Home Value
$42,837
Median Lot Size
0.92 acres
Avg Income
$159,706
Residential Types:
3,058 housing units
Single Family
64%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Condos
2%
Other
33%
Zoning Districts:
6,416 parcels · 19 districts
R-1
55%(3,527)
R-2B
17%(1,080)
R-1A
10%(645)
R-4
9%(608)
Other
9%(556)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Doylestown Township (Bucks), PA?
Doylestown 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: By Right
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 25% of the principal residence’s usable floor area (excluding any garage).
Max Units
- –1 per single-family detached dwelling
- –1 per 1,000 sq ft of nonresidential use (nonresidential lots only)
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy not required.
Parking
- –1 additional off-street space per ADU (in addition to principal dwelling parking); garages cannot count; ADU rule overrides the township-wide 2 spaces/du requirement
Rental Restrictions
- –Renting is prohibited for both detached and internal ADUs; short-term rentals are not allowed except for approved lodging uses (guesthouse/bed-and-breakfast; motel, hotel, or inn).
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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