ADUs are allowed in Whitemarsh Township (Montgomery)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Whitemarsh Township (Montgomery), PA
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# of Properties
6,245
Owner-occupied
92%
Zoning districts
32
Avg Home Value
$225,217
Median Lot Size
0.29 acres
Avg Income
$169,548
Residential Types:
6,245 housing units
Single Family
98%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
7,275 parcels · 32 districts
B
26%(1,891)
A
23%(1,651)
AA
17%(1,206)
AAA
5%(333)
Other
30%(2,194)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Whitemarsh Township (Montgomery), PA?
Whitemarsh 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: By Right
Max Units
- –1 ADU on any legal building lot containing less than 10 acres; 2 ADUs on any legal building lot containing 10 or more acres; 1 ADU on any legal building lot in an Option One subdivision
Parking
- –0 spaces/ADU; Conservation Overlay ADUs have no parking standard; off-site parking may be approved by special exception under §116-185; general off-street parking rules apply if an ADU is treated as a dwelling
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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