ADU rules for Shamokin Dam Borough (Snyder)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Shamokin Dam Borough (Snyder), PA
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Parcels
987
Zoning districts
10
Avg Parcel Value
$50,844
Median Parcel Size
0.29 acres
Zoning Districts:
1,006 parcels · 10 districts
R-1
55%(552)
R-2
26%(257)
C-1
13%(126)
R-S
4%(37)
Other
3%(34)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Shamokin Dam Borough (Snyder), PA?
Shamokin Dam Borough (Snyder), 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
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking standards; general off-street parking rules apply (not in ROW) and spaces must be on the same lot or within 400 ft under the same ownership with deed restrictions.
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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