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ADU rules for Middletown Township (Bucks)

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Middletown Township (Bucks), PA

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# of Properties
5,949
Owner-occupied
100%
Zoning districts
32
Avg Home Value
$32,004
Median Lot Size
0.22 acres
Avg Income
$128,166
Residential Types:
5,949 housing units
Single Family
69%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
28%
Zoning Districts:
15,544 parcels · 32 districts
R2
53%(8,309)
R1
19%(2,957)
MR
7%(1,023)
AQC
6%(990)
Other
15%(2,265)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Middletown Township (Bucks), PA?

Middletown Township (Bucks), PA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.

Parking

  • 2 off-street parking spaces per ADU; garages do not count toward required parking in RA-1/RA-2/RA-3 and R-1/R-2/R-3; parking must be on the same lot unless the Board of Supervisors allows within 400 ft due to practical difficulties; required spaces must be at least 12 ft from the side-yard line or meet the side-yard setback.

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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