ADU rules for Sharon Hill Borough (Delaware)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Sharon Hill Borough (Delaware), PA
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# of Properties
1,851
Owner-occupied
78%
Zoning districts
8
Avg Home Value
$109,456
Median Lot Size
0.07 acres
Avg Income
$84,993
Residential Types:
1,851 housing units
Taxable Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
2,224 parcels · 8 districts
R-2
58%(1,293)
R-1
19%(431)
R-3
17%(386)
C
3%(67)
Other
2%(47)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Sharon Hill Borough (Delaware), PA?
Sharon Hill Borough (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
- –Not listed; use standards of the most similar listed use; conversions require 2 spaces per unit (applies to conversions, not ADUs).
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU cannot be rented; accessory structures shall not be used for permanent or temporary human habitation.
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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