ADU rules for Swoyersville Borough (Luzerne)

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

Is your property eligible for an ADU?

# of Parcels

2,674

Zoning districts

Avg Parcel Value

$95,551

Zoning Districts:

2,673 parcels · 9 districts

R-1

89%(2,381)

C-1

4%(107)

R-2

4%(103)

B-2

2%(48)

Other

1%(34)

ADU Rules

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

Swoyersville 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

–1 space per ADU; no max; spaces must be on the same lot or within 400 ft under common ownership with deed restrictions; joint parking may be approved by the Zoning Hearing Board; the 3-space minimum rule does not apply to 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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