ADU rules for Lower Southampton Township (Bucks)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lower Southampton Township (Bucks), PA
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# of Properties
4,309
Owner-occupied
100%
Zoning districts
14
Avg Home Value
$26,064
Median Lot Size
0.28 acres
Avg Income
$112,831
Residential Types:
4,309 housing units
Single Family
35%
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Condos
1%
Other
60%
Zoning Districts:
7,325 parcels · 14 districts
R2
48%(3,522)
R3
16%(1,178)
R4
13%(926)
R1
9%(673)
Other
14%(1,026)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lower Southampton Township (Bucks), PA?
Lower Southampton 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Max Units
- –Single-family detached: 1 attached/internal ADU per lot (detached: 0)
- –Duplex/townhouse/multifamily: 0 ADUs
Parking
- –1 space per bedroom in the ADU; garage spaces do not count; ADU must be within the principal residence and only one ADU per lot; no max stated
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU not allowed; Internal/Attached ADU may be rented only to a related family member
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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