ADUs are allowed in Tobyhanna Township (Monroe)Types:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Tobyhanna Township (Monroe), PA
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# of Properties
68
Owner-occupied
13%
Zoning districts
10
Avg Home Value
$264,678
Median Lot Size
0.49 acres
Avg Income
$80,706
Residential Types:
68 housing units
Single Family
99%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
10,291 parcels · 10 districts
R-2
68%(7,029)
R-1
16%(1,648)
RR
10%(1,069)
C
3%(346)
Other
2%(199)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Tobyhanna Township (Monroe), PA?
Tobyhanna Township (Monroe), 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
Owner Occupancy
- –Granny units must be occupied by a family member of the owner
Parking
- –No ADU-specific minimum/maximum; ADUs follow general off-street parking (1 space per residential unit) per §155-55; granny units are accessory uses.
Rental Restrictions
- –Granny units may not be rented to the public; occupancy limited to direct-line family members of the owner.
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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