ADU rules for Warminster Township (Bucks)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Warminster Township (Bucks), PA
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# of Properties
6,050
Owner-occupied
100%
Zoning districts
12
Avg Home Value
$26,483
Median Lot Size
0.26 acres
Avg Income
$113,614
Residential Types:
6,050 housing units
Single Family
15%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
83%
Zoning Districts:
10,622 parcels · 12 districts
R-2
60%(6,410)
R-4
13%(1,330)
R-3
10%(1,112)
R-1
7%(764)
Other
9%(1,006)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Warminster Township (Bucks), PA?
Warminster 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
- –1 per single-family detached lot; 0 for duplex/multifamily.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy not required; limited to relatives of the principal resident.
Parking
- –2 off-street spaces per dwelling unit (ADU included); garages don’t count; no ADU-specific parking; must be on the same lot; shared parking may be approved by conditional use when peak demand differs
Rental Restrictions
- –ADU rentals prohibited; in-law accessory dwellings shall not be used as rental units (detached or attached).
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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