ADU rules for Plains Township (Luzerne)

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Plains Township (Luzerne), PA

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# of Parcels

5,166

Zoning districts

Avg Parcel Value

$207,213

Zoning Districts:

5,160 parcels · 12 districts

R-2

56%(2,866)

R-1

25%(1,270)

B-3

8%(420)

C-1

5%(251)

Other

7%(353)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Plains Township (Luzerne), PA?

Plains Township (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

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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