ADUs are allowed in Plumstead Township (Bucks)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Plumstead Township (Bucks), PA
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# of Properties
2,621
Owner-occupied
100%
Zoning districts
17
Avg Home Value
$39,636
Median Lot Size
0.48 acres
Avg Income
$150,412
Residential Types:
2,621 housing units
Single Family
62%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
4%
Condos
8%
Other
25%
Zoning Districts:
5,591 parcels · 17 districts
R-1
24%(1,357)
R-5
19%(1,085)
RO
19%(1,042)
R-3
9%(479)
Other
29%(1,628)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Plumstead Township (Bucks), PA?
Plumstead 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: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size for an internal or attached ADU based on lot area: 1,500 sq ft on lots up to 3 acres; 2,000 sq ft on lots over 3 and under 10 acres; 2,500 sq ft on lots 10 acres or larger.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size: 1,500 sq ft on lots up to 3 acres; 2,000 sq ft on lots over 3 and under 10 acres; 2,500 sq ft on lots over 10 acres.
Parking
- –2 spaces per ADU; attached garages don’t count; overflow parking: 0.5 space per dwelling unit for most residential uses (not B1 or B8).
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term transient rentals prohibited; ADU may not be used as a for-profit rental apartment; occupancy limited to related family members or on-site caretakers/employees (covenant prohibiting for-profit apartments).
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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