ADUs are allowed in Palmer Township (Northampton)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Palmer Township (Northampton), PA
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# of Properties
8,460
Owner-occupied
88%
Zoning districts
18
Avg Home Value
$181,333
Median Lot Size
0.25 acres
Avg Income
$119,443
Residential Types:
8,460 housing units
Single Family
89%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
9%
Zoning Districts:
9,297 parcels · 18 districts
MDR
69%(6,403)
LDR
15%(1,425)
HDR
11%(1,039)
GC
2%(148)
Other
3%(282)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Palmer Township (Northampton), PA?
Palmer Township (Northampton), 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size on lots under 2 acres: the lesser of 10% of lot area and 800 sq ft for a detached ADU building
Owner Occupancy
- –One unit must be owner-occupied or by owner's relative for 36 months.
Parking
- –1 off-street space per ADU (in addition to principal); no exemptions; must be on the same lot (side/rear); tandem parking allowed for single- or two-family dwellings.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals limited to the owner/lessee's permanent residence; occupant must reside at least six months per year.
- –Maximum six rentals and 30 days per year per dwelling unit (applies to both detached and attached ADUs).
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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