ADUs are allowed in Scott Township (Lackawanna)Types:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Scott Township (Lackawanna), PA
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# of Parcels
3,282
Zoning districts
7
Avg Parcel Value
$262,634
Zoning Districts:
3,262 parcels · 7 districts
RD
59%(1,913)
RU
31%(1,014)
DD
6%(212)
ID
2%(72)
Other
2%(51)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Scott Township (Lackawanna), PA?
Scott Township (Lackawanna), PA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not permitted
- –Detached ADU: Special Permit
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner occupancy not required for ADUs.
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; on the same lot as the principal use; additive for mixed uses; no ADU-specific waivers or transit-based reductions
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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