ADUs are allowed in Springfield Township (Bucks)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Springfield Township (Bucks), PA
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# of Properties
1,407
Owner-occupied
100%
Zoning districts
12
Avg Home Value
$38,620
Median Lot Size
2.71 acres
Avg Income
$114,971
Residential Types:
1,407 housing units
Single Family
21%
2-3 Family
4%
Apts (4+ units)
6%
Condos
19%
Other
50%
Zoning Districts:
2,705 parcels · 12 districts
RP
33%(901)
AD
28%(747)
VR
15%(396)
RR
11%(297)
Other
13%(364)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Springfield Township (Bucks), PA?
Springfield 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 is 50% of the primary dwelling’s floor area for an internal or attached accessory apartment.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is 50% of the primary home’s total floor area.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family detached lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal dwelling or ADU.
Parking
- –1–2 off-street spaces per ADU; must be on the same lot as the principal dwelling; may be allowed on an adjacent commercially-zoned lot by special exception.
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.
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