ADU rules for Upper Chichester Township (Delaware)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Upper Chichester Township (Delaware), PA
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# of Parcels
8,138
Zoning districts
14
Median Parcel Size
0.23 acres
Zoning Districts:
8,222 parcels · 14 districts
R-2
48%(3,960)
R-3
25%(2,043)
C-1
8%(623)
PRD
7%(590)
Other
12%(1,006)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Upper Chichester Township (Delaware), PA?
Upper Chichester 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
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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