ADUs are allowed in Monroe Township (Cumberland)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Monroe Township (Cumberland), PA
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# of Properties
2,873
Owner-occupied
100%
Zoning districts
12
Avg Home Value
$257,173
Median Lot Size
0.97 acres
Avg Income
$127,724
Residential Types:
2,873 housing units
Single Family
85%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
3%
Other
11%
Zoning Districts:
3,007 parcels · 12 districts
A
49%(1,488)
R1
23%(684)
C
16%(495)
MU
6%(167)
Other
6%(173)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Monroe Township (Cumberland), PA?
Monroe Township (Cumberland), 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 size is the lesser of 1,200 sq ft or 50% of the principal dwelling’s usable floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,200 sq ft (Tiny Homes excepted).
- –Maximum size of 50% of the principal dwelling’s usable floor area (Tiny Homes excepted).
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupied in principal dwelling or ADU.
Parking
- –1.5 spaces/ADU; max not specified; ADU standard supersedes general parking; no transit-based reductions or exemptions.
Rental Restrictions
- –Only one dwelling unit of a multi-unit structure may be used as a Short-Term Rental at a time.
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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