ADU rules for Washington City (Washington)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Washington City (Washington), PA
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# of Properties
5,318
Owner-occupied
67%
Zoning districts
15
Avg Home Value
$87,295
Median Lot Size
0.13 acres
Avg Income
$59,897
Residential Types:
5,318 housing units
Single Family
64%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
9%
Other
26%
Zoning Districts:
6,040 parcels · 15 districts
R1
35%(2,134)
R2
24%(1,435)
GB
10%(620)
T1
9%(563)
Other
21%(1,288)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Washington City (Washington), PA?
Washington City (Washington), 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
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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ADU rules in other Pennsylvania municipalities
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
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