ADUs are allowed in New Garden Township (Chester)Types:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for New Garden Township (Chester), PA
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# of Properties
3,156
Owner-occupied
85%
Zoning districts
13
Avg Home Value
$203,215
Median Lot Size
0.68 acres
Avg Income
$141,885
Residential Types:
3,156 housing units
Single Family
2%
Other
98%
Zoning Districts:
4,071 parcels · 13 districts
R-1
49%(2,004)
R-2
23%(956)
R-4
10%(396)
UD
7%(269)
Other
11%(446)
ADU Rules
What can you build in New Garden Township (Chester), PA?
New Garden 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is 25% of the existing dwelling’s gross habitable area (measured before adding the unit); allowed only if the dwelling has at least 1,250 sq ft.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either primary residence or accessory apartment
Parking
- –4 total spaces for an ADU in a single-family dwelling (2 per unit); driveways/garages may count toward required spaces; spaces must be 9 ft by 18 ft on an improved surface
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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