ADUs are allowed in Lower Macungie Township (Lehigh)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lower Macungie Township (Lehigh), PA
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# of Properties
10,086
Owner-occupied
87%
Zoning districts
22
Avg Home Value
$258,119
Median Lot Size
0.29 acres
Avg Income
$129,482
Residential Types:
10,086 housing units
Single Family
96%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
2%
Zoning Districts:
11,059 parcels · 22 districts
S
49%(5,450)
U
19%(2,090)
SR
16%(1,743)
R
11%(1,260)
Other
5%(516)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lower Macungie Township (Lehigh), PA?
Lower Macungie Township (Lehigh), PA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family detached dwelling
Parking
- –No fixed ADU parking; parking must follow Part 23 and ITE-based calculations; may use optional shared parking by special exception; required spaces may be on the same lot or within 300 ft; some spaces may be held in reserve.
Rental Restrictions
- –ADU shall be occupied only by family members; no renting to non-family. A deed restriction must state the ADU may not be used as a rental apartment unit.
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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