ADU rules for Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery), PA
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# of Properties
4,927
Owner-occupied
89%
Zoning districts
20
Avg Home Value
$167,208
Median Lot Size
0.40 acres
Avg Income
$120,697
Residential Types:
4,927 housing units
Single Family
91%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
8%
Zoning Districts:
7,427 parcels · 20 districts
R-2
45%(3,368)
IN
20%(1,504)
R-3
9%(637)
TH
7%(520)
Other
19%(1,398)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery), PA?
Upper Gwynedd 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking; general rule is two spaces per dwelling unit, applicability to ADUs unclear.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals not permitted in residential districts; only allowed as a separate use in GA and VC
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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Montgomery County
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