ADUs are allowed in Limerick Township (Montgomery)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Limerick Township (Montgomery), PA
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# of Properties
7,084
Owner-occupied
88%
Zoning districts
15
Avg Home Value
$156,822
Median Lot Size
0.24 acres
Avg Income
$127,563
Residential Types:
7,084 housing units
Single Family
90%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
9%
Zoning Districts:
8,194 parcels · 15 districts
R-1
23%(1,856)
R-4
22%(1,823)
R-3
19%(1,556)
R-2
10%(849)
Other
26%(2,110)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Limerick Township (Montgomery), PA?
Limerick 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: Conditional Use Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Detached backyard cottages are prohibited; the maximum permitted size is 0 sq ft.
Max Units
- –0 per lot (detached ADU)
Owner Occupancy
- –The principal dwelling must be owner-occupied.
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU (1 space if studio); no maximum stated; exceptions: if front of dwellings lacks average 0.3 on-street spaces per DU, provide 0.3 off-street spaces per unit nearby; reductions via reserve parking (up to 50%) or shared parking.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU cannot be rented; attached ADU may only be used for a relative and cannot be rented to non-family (including short-term); covenant prohibits a separate dwelling unit
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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