ADUs are allowed in Upper Saucon Township (Lehigh)Types:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Upper Saucon Township (Lehigh), PA
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# of Properties
5,688
Owner-occupied
86%
Zoning districts
18
Avg Home Value
$307,992
Median Lot Size
0.66 acres
Avg Income
$155,315
Residential Types:
5,688 housing units
Single Family
94%
Apts (4+ units)
3%
Other
3%
Zoning Districts:
6,189 parcels · 18 districts
R-2
55%(3,383)
R-1
20%(1,223)
R-3
10%(637)
SMC
8%(466)
Other
8%(480)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Upper Saucon Township (Lehigh), PA?
Upper Saucon 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
Parking
- –1 off-street, all-weather parking space per ADU (elder cottage), in addition to spaces for the principal dwelling; space must have unrestricted ingress/egress to the street; no maximum.
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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