ADU rules for West Goshen Township (Chester)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for West Goshen Township (Chester), PA
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# of Properties
6,960
Owner-occupied
91%
Zoning districts
25
Avg Home Value
$236,280
Median Lot Size
0.43 acres
Avg Income
$143,862
Residential Types:
6,960 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
7,757 parcels · 25 districts
R-3
66%(5,137)
R-4
6%(502)
R-2
5%(389)
R-3B-C
5%(379)
Other
17%(1,350)
ADU Rules
What can you build in West Goshen Township (Chester), PA?
West Goshen 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
Rental Restrictions
- –Recorded agreement prohibits renting the in-law suite to nonrelatives (as an apartment); no minimum/maximum lease terms or short-term rental rules.
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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