ADU rules for Upper Milford Township (Lehigh)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Upper Milford Township (Lehigh), PA
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# of Properties
3,113
Owner-occupied
85%
Zoning districts
12
Avg Home Value
$239,311
Median Lot Size
1.20 acres
Avg Income
$105,162
Residential Types:
3,113 housing units
Single Family
91%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
4%
Other
4%
Zoning Districts:
3,587 parcels · 12 districts
R-A
56%(2,016)
SR
14%(506)
R-SR
10%(375)
CON
7%(265)
Other
12%(425)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Upper Milford Township (Lehigh), PA?
Upper Milford 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; no max stated; reductions by special exception (shared parking or reserved future spaces); extra space in new subdivisions if tandem/stacked access would block the second space
Rental Restrictions
- –Non-transient living quarters required; short-term rentals prohibited
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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