ADU rules for Emmaus Borough (Lehigh)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Emmaus Borough (Lehigh), PA
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# of Properties
3,817
Owner-occupied
77%
Zoning districts
14
Avg Home Value
$171,192
Median Lot Size
0.17 acres
Avg Income
$86,806
Residential Types:
3,817 housing units
Single Family
93%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Condos
3%
Other
2%
Zoning Districts:
4,285 parcels · 14 districts
UCN
27%(1,153)
RC
26%(1,106)
RW
12%(522)
RE
11%(479)
Other
24%(1,025)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Emmaus Borough (Lehigh), PA?
Emmaus Borough (Lehigh), 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
Parking
- –ADUs not listed in Table 27-5B; parking follows the most similar listed use or Zoning Officer-approved alternative after Planning Commission review. In the Downtown Core, parking is waived except for new construction over 4,000 sq ft or any additional dwelling units; no ADU-specific standard.
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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