ADU rules for Uwchlan Township (Chester)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Uwchlan Township (Chester), PA
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# of Properties
5,576
Owner-occupied
92%
Zoning districts
13
Avg Home Value
$204,448
Median Lot Size
0.43 acres
Avg Income
$155,917
Residential Types:
5,576 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
6,255 parcels · 13 districts
R-1
35%(2,186)
R-2
22%(1,388)
PRD
17%(1,069)
R-A
8%(510)
Other
18%(1,102)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Uwchlan Township (Chester), PA?
Uwchlan 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
Parking
- –2 off-street spaces per ADU (in addition to those for the principal dwelling); no max specified; applies only to Guesthouse as an accessory dwelling on properties with >1 historic resource; guest stays limited to 90 consecutive days in any 180-day period; amenities limited to guests.
Rental Restrictions
- –Guesthouse ADU: max 90 consecutive days in any 180-day period; long-term rentals prohibited; no walk-in trade.
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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Chester County
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