ADUs are allowed in Upper Allen Township (Cumberland)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Upper Allen Township (Cumberland), PA
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# of Properties
8,030
Owner-occupied
100%
Zoning districts
12
Avg Home Value
$297,358
Median Lot Size
0.26 acres
Avg Income
$109,551
Residential Types:
8,030 housing units
Single Family
75%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
22%
Zoning Districts:
8,377 parcels · 12 districts
R-2
46%(3,829)
PRD
25%(2,070)
R-3
17%(1,386)
R-1
4%(371)
Other
9%(721)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Upper Allen Township (Cumberland), PA?
Upper Allen 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 ADU size is 45% of the primary structure’s gross floor area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 45% of the primary structure's gross floor area
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy at least one unit
Parking
- –At least 3 parking spaces required; no maximum stated
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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Cumberland County
Camp Hill Borough (Cumberland)Carlisle Borough (Cumberland)East Pennsboro Township (Cumberland)Hampden Township (Cumberland)Lower Allen Township (Cumberland)Middlesex Township (Cumberland)Monroe Township (Cumberland)North Middleton Township (Cumberland)Silver Spring Township (Cumberland)South Middleton Township (Cumberland)Unincorporated Cumberland