ADU rules for Unincorporated Luzerne
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Luzerne, PA
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# of Parcels
16
Zoning districts
8
Zoning Districts:
13 parcels · 8 districts
C-1
23%(3)
CO
23%(3)
C-OP
15%(2)
M-2
8%(1)
Other
31%(4)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Luzerne, PA?
Unincorporated 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 off-street space per dwelling unit (ADU on a single-family lot adds +1); conversions increasing unit count must comply with off-street parking; spaces may be on the same lot or within 400 ft under the same ownership with deed restrictions; joint parking may be approved by the Zoning Hearing Board.
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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ADU rules in other Pennsylvania municipalities
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
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