ADU rules for Ephrata Borough (Lancaster)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Ephrata Borough (Lancaster), PA
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# of Parcels
4,812
Zoning districts
12
Avg Parcel Value
$210,764
Median Parcel Size
0.17 acres
Zoning Districts:
4,812 parcels · 12 districts
RHD
33%(1,597)
RLD
28%(1,328)
RMD
22%(1,069)
NCD
9%(413)
Other
8%(405)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Ephrata Borough (Lancaster), PA?
Ephrata Borough (Lancaster), 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
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Rental Restrictions
- –Renting the attached ADU as a separate dwelling is prohibited; owner must record a binding mechanism to prohibit such use after the relative no longer resides.
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
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