ADUs are allowed in Peters Township (Washington)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Peters Township (Washington), PA
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# of Properties
9,809
Owner-occupied
90%
Zoning districts
21
Avg Home Value
$342,036
Median Lot Size
0.52 acres
Avg Income
$151,732
Residential Types:
9,809 housing units
Single Family
81%
Apts (4+ units)
3%
Other
16%
Zoning Districts:
10,027 parcels · 21 districts
LD
72%(7,195)
MD
9%(941)
WP
6%(612)
CL
4%(437)
Other
8%(842)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Peters Township (Washington), PA?
Peters Township (Washington), 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: Conditional Use Permit
Rental Restrictions
- –Limited lodging only: max 30 consecutive days per guest; 180 days/year max; 91–180 days/year requires a use permit; must be accessory to a primary residence with no more than 3 unrelated persons (including owner).
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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