ADU rules for Haverford Township (Delaware)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Haverford Township (Delaware), PA
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# of Properties
16,711
Owner-occupied
90%
Zoning districts
27
Avg Home Value
$347,536
Median Lot Size
0.15 acres
Avg Income
$138,740
Residential Types:
16,711 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
18,927 parcels · 27 districts
R-4
39%(7,341)
R-6
21%(4,045)
R-5
15%(2,811)
R-2
8%(1,438)
Other
17%(3,292)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Haverford Township (Delaware), PA?
Haverford 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
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; no max; no ADU-specific waivers; shared off-street parking allowed if totals meet minimums; front-yard paved parking limited to 25 ft or 50% of lot width, whichever is less.
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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