ADU rules for Chadds Ford Township (Delaware)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Chadds Ford Township (Delaware), PA
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# of Parcels
2,100
Zoning districts
14
Median Parcel Size
1.01 acres
Zoning Districts:
2,098 parcels · 14 districts
R-1
49%(1,035)
R-MA
27%(570)
R-2
9%(191)
POC
5%(97)
Other
10%(205)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Chadds Ford Township (Delaware), PA?
Chadds Ford Township (Delaware), 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.
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