ADUs are allowed in Martic Township (Lancaster)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Martic Township (Lancaster), PA
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# of Properties
1,621
Owner-occupied
84%
Zoning districts
8
Avg Home Value
$217,552
Median Lot Size
1.07 acres
Avg Income
$100,655
Residential Types:
1,621 housing units
Single Family
88%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
10%
Zoning Districts:
2,234 parcels · 8 districts
RC
39%(877)
RLD
36%(802)
A
17%(382)
SR
5%(114)
Other
3%(59)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Martic Township (Lancaster), PA?
Martic 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: Special Permit
- –Detached ADU: Special Permit
Max Units
- –Single-family detached or two-family principal dwelling: none specified per lot
- –Townhouse or apartment principal dwelling: 0 per lot (not permitted)
Owner Occupancy
- –ADU occupancy limited to family members of the landowner
Parking
- –1 off-street space per ADU (in addition to principal dwelling); garage space counts toward the requirement; off-street parking must be on the same lot and improved with an all-weather surface; tandem/stacked parking allowed for single-family or two-family dwellings.
Rental Restrictions
- –Long-term ADU rentals limited to family members of the landowner; non-family tenants prohibited. Short-term rentals (<30 days) prohibited in ADUs; occupancy restricted to family members.
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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