ADUs are allowed in Lacakwaxen Township (Pike)Types:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lacakwaxen Township (Pike), PA
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# of Properties
7,790
Owner-occupied
58%
Zoning districts
6
Avg Home Value
$20,261
Median Lot Size
0.75 acres
Avg Income
$85,561
Residential Types:
7,790 housing units
Single Family
12%
Apts (4+ units)
8%
Other
80%
Zoning Districts:
8,166 parcels · 6 districts
R-1
80%(6,570)
RU
12%(1,009)
ND
7%(540)
RV
1%(44)
Other
0%(3)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lacakwaxen Township (Pike), PA?
Lacakwaxen Township (Pike), 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is the lesser of 25% of the building’s gross floor area or 750 sq ft; applies to an internal apartment within an existing single-family dwelling.
Parking
- –2 spaces per dwelling unit (ADU); no max; reductions up to 25% with dedicated reserve area; off-lot parking allowed by written agreement; conversions must comply with off-street parking standards
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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