ADUs are allowed in Chester City (Delaware)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Chester City (Delaware), PA
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# of Properties
9,504
Owner-occupied
43%
Zoning districts
17
Avg Home Value
$50,807
Median Lot Size
0.05 acres
Avg Income
$48,933
Residential Types:
9,504 housing units
Taxable Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
14,451 parcels · 17 districts
R-3
48%(6,993)
R-2
14%(1,966)
C-1/R
11%(1,655)
C-2/R
8%(1,214)
Other
18%(2,623)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Chester City (Delaware), PA?
Chester City (Delaware), PA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 900 sq ft for a detached accessory unit
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy required.
Parking
- –2 spaces per dwelling outside the CBD; CBD requires no off-street parking; Unit for Care of Relative may waive parking if residents won't operate a vehicle
Rental Restrictions
- –ADU may host only relatives (max 2); no rental to unrelated tenants or as a separate dwelling; must be removed within 90 days after the relative leaves.
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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