ADU rules for Norristown Borough (Montgomery)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Norristown Borough (Montgomery), PA
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# of Properties
7,986
Owner-occupied
58%
Zoning districts
23
Avg Home Value
$70,483
Median Lot Size
0.06 acres
Avg Income
$70,654
Residential Types:
7,986 housing units
Single Family
96%
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
10,474 parcels · 23 districts
R-2
80%(8,381)
TC
4%(406)
MR
3%(312)
R-1
3%(305)
Other
10%(1,070)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Norristown Borough (Montgomery), PA?
Norristown Borough (Montgomery), 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
- –ADU parking: min/max not specified; unlisted-use rule applies; TC District: minimum off-street parking does not apply to any use.
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.
Montgomery County
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