ADUs are allowed in Newtown Township (Delaware)Types:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Newtown Township (Delaware), PA
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# of Properties
5,491
Owner-occupied
84%
Zoning districts
17
Avg Home Value
$495,349
Median Lot Size
0.34 acres
Avg Income
$149,333
Residential Types:
5,491 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
6,487 parcels · 17 districts
R-3
27%(1,757)
R-1
23%(1,465)
R-2
21%(1,350)
AO
10%(681)
Other
19%(1,234)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Newtown Township (Delaware), PA?
Newtown 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: Special Permit
- –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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