ADU rules for Lower Oxford Township (Chester)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lower Oxford Township (Chester), PA
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# of Properties
1,161
Owner-occupied
81%
Zoning districts
10
Avg Home Value
$140,295
Median Lot Size
1.10 acres
Avg Income
$101,705
Residential Types:
1,161 housing units
Single Family
6%
Other
94%
Zoning Districts:
1,691 parcels · 10 districts
R-1
40%(670)
R-2
19%(314)
R-3
18%(312)
R-4
13%(213)
Other
11%(182)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lower Oxford Township (Chester), PA?
Lower Oxford 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
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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Chester County
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