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ADU rules for Marple Township (Delaware)

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Marple Township (Delaware), PA

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# of Properties
8,127
Owner-occupied
90%
Zoning districts
26
Avg Home Value
$487,866
Median Lot Size
0.28 acres
Avg Income
$128,844
Residential Types:
8,127 housing units
Taxable Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
9,158 parcels · 26 districts
R-1
29%(2,677)
R-2
25%(2,258)
RC
10%(912)
R-3
6%(580)
Other
30%(2,731)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Marple Township (Delaware), PA?

Marple Township (Delaware), PA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.

Parking

  • ADU parking not specified; unlisted uses follow the most similar use; no ADU-specific standard.

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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