ADUs are allowed in Douglass Township (Montgomery)Types:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Douglass Township (Montgomery), PA
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# of Properties
3,753
Owner-occupied
91%
Zoning districts
17
Avg Home Value
$147,248
Median Lot Size
0.46 acres
Avg Income
$124,250
Residential Types:
3,753 housing units
Single Family
97%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
4,598 parcels · 17 districts
R-2
43%(1,992)
R-A
24%(1,090)
R-3
14%(630)
R-1
10%(470)
Other
9%(416)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Douglass Township (Montgomery), PA?
Douglass Township (Montgomery), 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 permitted
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,200 sq ft for an internal in-home apartment
- –Maximum size of 40% of the primary residence’s living area for an internal in-home apartment
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner of record must occupy either the principal dwelling or ADU
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; must share driveway with the primary residence; must meet underlying zoning district standards and Article XXV, Off-Street Parking.
Rental Restrictions
- –Renting to unrelated tenants prohibited; ADU must be owner-occupied or occupied by an immediate family member; permit valid only while either unit is owner-occupied.
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
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