ADUs are allowed in East Brandywine Township (Chester)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for East Brandywine Township (Chester), PA
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# of Properties
3,506
Owner-occupied
92%
Zoning districts
13
Avg Home Value
$207,183
Median Lot Size
0.72 acres
Avg Income
$193,049
Residential Types:
3,506 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
4,148 parcels · 13 districts
R-2
40%(1,649)
R-3
30%(1,254)
R-1
14%(582)
TND-2
5%(197)
Other
11%(466)
ADU Rules
What can you build in East Brandywine Township (Chester), PA?
East Brandywine Township (Chester), 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: Special Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 800 sq ft when approved by special exception
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 800 sq ft for a detached accessory dwelling unit
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal dwelling or the ADU
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; shall not be located within any required yard area; ZHB may waive or modify the added-space requirement upon evidence the ADU occupants will not generate the need for an additional space
Rental Restrictions
- –Family-only occupancy required for ADUs; renting to unrelated tenants prohibited.
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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