ADU rules for Upper Hanover Township (Montgomery)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Upper Hanover Township (Montgomery), PA
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# of Properties
3,049
Owner-occupied
88%
Zoning districts
22
Avg Home Value
$151,579
Median Lot Size
0.52 acres
Avg Income
$117,503
Residential Types:
3,049 housing units
Single Family
95%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
3%
Other
2%
Zoning Districts:
3,891 parcels · 22 districts
R-1
55%(2,155)
R-3
24%(948)
R-2
12%(462)
VCR
3%(117)
Other
5%(209)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Upper Hanover Township (Montgomery), PA?
Upper Hanover 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
Owner Occupancy
- –Owners must occupy either the primary residence or the ADU
Rental Restrictions
- –In-law suite cannot be leased or transferred as a separate unit; sale/lease must be for the entire structure; no separate mailing address or separately metered utilities for the in-law suite.
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.
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