

ADU rules for Washington Township (Dauphin)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Washington Township (Dauphin), PA
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# of Parcels
1,209
Zoning districts
9
Median Parcel Size
0.82 acres
Zoning Districts:
1,208 parcels · 9 districts
A
39%(470)
R-1
35%(417)
V
10%(119)
CN
7%(87)
Other
10%(115)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Washington Township (Dauphin), PA?
Washington Township (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
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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