ADUs are allowed in Highspire Borough (Dauphin)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Highspire Borough (Dauphin), PA
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# of Parcels
1,014
Zoning districts
9
Median Parcel Size
0.14 acres
Zoning Districts:
1,014 parcels · 9 districts
R-M
48%(483)
R-L
23%(236)
MN/C
11%(112)
CBD
7%(67)
Other
11%(116)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Highspire Borough (Dauphin), PA?
Highspire 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: Special Permit
- –Detached ADU: Special Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum in-home apartment size of 700 sq ft
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 700 sq ft for a detached accessory dwelling unit
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot (single-family detached principal dwelling).
- –0 ADUs per lot for duplex or multifamily principal dwellings.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside on the premises
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; reductions/alternatives do not apply to ADUs; off-street on the same lot; shall not be located between the principal building and the public street right-of-way except within a driveway or improved/stabilized area
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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Dauphin County
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