ADU rules for Gratz Borough (Dauphin)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Gratz Borough (Dauphin), PA
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# of Parcels
437
Zoning districts
9
Median Parcel Size
0.45 acres
Zoning Districts:
437 parcels · 9 districts
R-1
38%(166)
R-2
19%(84)
B-1
18%(79)
C-1
12%(52)
Other
13%(56)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Gratz Borough (Dauphin), PA?
Gratz Borough (Dauphin), 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
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy not required.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; exceptions: residents may prove they do not drive; driveways/garages may count toward required spaces
Rental Restrictions
- –General public rentals prohibited; attached ADU limited to family members and at least one resident needing care; must reconvert within 3 months of a family member no longer residing.
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
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
Dauphin County
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