ADU rules for Lancaster Township (Lancaster)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lancaster Township (Lancaster), PA
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# of Properties
4,916
Owner-occupied
86%
Zoning districts
9
Avg Home Value
$210,233
Median Lot Size
0.17 acres
Avg Income
$99,424
Residential Types:
4,916 housing units
Single Family
95%
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Condos
1%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
5,266 parcels · 9 districts
R-2
48%(2,534)
R-3
25%(1,299)
R-1
23%(1,213)
LC
3%(154)
Other
1%(66)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lancaster Township (Lancaster), PA?
Lancaster 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: 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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