ADUs are allowed in East Lampeter Township (Lancaster)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for East Lampeter Township (Lancaster), PA
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# of Parcels
5,399
Zoning districts
17
Avg Parcel Value
$402,690
Median Parcel Size
0.40 acres
Zoning Districts:
5,399 parcels · 17 districts
R-2
38%(2,066)
R-3
19%(1,048)
R-1
11%(603)
AG
10%(555)
Other
21%(1,127)
ADU Rules
What can you build in East Lampeter Township (Lancaster), PA?
East Lampeter Township (Lancaster), PA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Max Units
- –Single-family detached lot: Accessory apartment — 1 per lot.
- –Single-family detached lot: ECHO housing unit — 1 per conforming lot.
- –Nonresidential building on a lot: Accessory apartments — up to 2 units in the same building.
Owner Occupancy
- –The landowner must be primary occupant of the principal dwelling.
Parking
- –1 space per ADU + 2 for the principal; 1 space per ECHO unit; on the same lot; reductions up to 50% with documentation; BH District caps at 110% of the minimum
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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