ADUs are allowed in North Whitehall Township (Lehigh)Types:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for North Whitehall Township (Lehigh), PA
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# of Properties
5,652
Owner-occupied
82%
Zoning districts
20
Avg Home Value
$245,580
Median Lot Size
0.77 acres
Avg Income
$108,736
Residential Types:
5,652 housing units
Single Family
91%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
3%
Condos
1%
Other
4%
Zoning Districts:
6,325 parcels · 20 districts
AR
39%(2,451)
SR
32%(2,011)
VR
16%(1,014)
CR
5%(301)
Other
9%(548)
ADU Rules
What can you build in North Whitehall Township (Lehigh), PA?
North Whitehall 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Owner Occupancy
- –Unit must be owner-occupied or occupied by owner's relative for 36 months.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: limited to occupancy by a relative needing care; cannot be leased to the general public; must be removed/reconverted when care ends; short-term rentals prohibited township-wide.
- –Internal/attached ADU: apartment for care of relative restricted to a relative needing care; cannot be rented to the public; short-term rentals prohibited township-wide.
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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