ADUs are allowed in Southampton Township (Somerset)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Southampton Township (Somerset), PA
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
203
Owner-occupied
72%
Zoning districts
1
Avg Home Value
$54,369
Median Lot Size
1.98 acres
Avg Income
$66,635
Residential Types:
203 housing units
Single Family
18%
Other
82%
Zoning Districts:
530 parcels · 1 district
NZ
100%(530)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Southampton Township (Somerset), PA?
Southampton Township (Somerset), 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 per lot (Accessory apartment on single-family detached lots)
- –1 per lot (Caretaker/manager unit accessory to a permitted use)
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy the principal dwelling.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; no max; follow general off-street standards: not in public ROW, within 300 ft of dwelling, under same ownership, direct, unobstructed access
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (<30 days) allowed by right in A and WC (with license); not permitted in VC.
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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