ADU rules for Laflin Borough (Luzerne)

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Laflin Borough (Luzerne), PA

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# of Parcels

806

Zoning districts

Avg Parcel Value

$176,453

Zoning Districts:

805 parcels · 8 districts

R-1

64%(514)

21%(170)

R-2

7%(53)

5%(39)

Other

4%(29)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Laflin Borough (Luzerne), PA?

Laflin Borough (Luzerne), 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

–No ADU-specific parking standard; applies similar-use rules: 1 space per single- or two-family dwelling unit, and 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit for multiple dwellings.

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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