ADUs are allowed in West Fallowfield Township (Chester)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for West Fallowfield Township (Chester), PA
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# of Properties
659
Owner-occupied
75%
Zoning districts
8
Avg Home Value
$133,869
Median Lot Size
1.10 acres
Avg Income
$94,204
Residential Types:
659 housing units
Single Family
2%
Other
98%
Zoning Districts:
1,080 parcels · 8 districts
AG
66%(716)
RN
14%(148)
V
8%(87)
C
6%(64)
Other
6%(65)
ADU Rules
What can you build in West Fallowfield Township (Chester), PA?
West Fallowfield 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: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum internal ADU size is 1,000 sq ft
- –Maximum internal ADU size is 50% of the principal dwelling’s livable floor area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is the lesser of 50% of the original dwelling’s livable floor area or 1,000 sq ft for a detached accessory dwelling unit
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot
Parking
- –Min 1 space/ADU; detached ADU: 2 spaces per structure (2 for ADU, 2 for primary); max none; exceptions: off-site/joint parking by Special Exception within 200 feet; variances may adjust by up to 20%
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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