ADUs are allowed in Whitpain Township (Montgomery)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Whitpain Township (Montgomery), PA
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# of Properties
6,576
Owner-occupied
89%
Zoning districts
26
Avg Home Value
$236,021
Median Lot Size
0.38 acres
Avg Income
$170,237
Residential Types:
6,576 housing units
Single Family
97%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
2%
Zoning Districts:
7,350 parcels · 26 districts
R-1
26%(1,942)
R-2
19%(1,362)
R-6
16%(1,170)
R-3
12%(894)
Other
27%(1,982)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Whitpain Township (Montgomery), PA?
Whitpain 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: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy not required; occupants may be owners or employees.
Parking
- –2 off-street spaces per dwelling unit; private garages do not count toward the minimum; no ADU-specific waivers; general parking standards apply if more than 2 total spaces are required on a lot
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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