ADUs are allowed in West Cocalico Township (Lancaster)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for West Cocalico Township (Lancaster), PA
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# of Properties
2,136
Owner-occupied
82%
Zoning districts
10
Avg Home Value
$204,656
Median Lot Size
0.81 acres
Avg Income
$99,556
Residential Types:
2,136 housing units
Single Family
89%
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
9%
Zoning Districts:
2,761 parcels · 10 districts
OS
38%(1,051)
VR
20%(542)
VC
14%(385)
A-2
12%(337)
Other
16%(446)
ADU Rules
What can you build in West Cocalico Township (Lancaster), PA?
West Cocalico 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: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy mandate
Rental Restrictions
- –ECHO ADU: occupancy limited to up to two related elderly/handicapped/disabled individuals; not intended for general or short-term rental; must be removed within 90 days after qualifying occupancy ends.
- –Standard residential leases require a minimum term of 30 continuous days.
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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