ADU rules for Unity Township (Westmoreland)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unity Township (Westmoreland), PA
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# of Properties
9,724
Owner-occupied
67%
Zoning districts
19
Avg Home Value
$24,224
Median Lot Size
0.47 acres
Avg Income
$82,496
Residential Types:
9,724 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
11,480 parcels · 19 districts
R-1
45%(5,143)
A-1
15%(1,767)
R-3
15%(1,745)
R-2
12%(1,392)
Other
12%(1,433)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unity Township (Westmoreland), PA?
Unity Township (Westmoreland), 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
Max Units
- –1 family dwelling unit per 10 acres (total dwelling units, including principal and ancillary)
Parking
- –No explicit ADU parking min/max; parking for unlisted uses set by Township per industry standards; Planning Commission may require per a parking needs study; alternate designs allowed with reserve area for future spaces.
Rental Restrictions
- –Ancillary dwellings are limited to housing relatives or farm employees; renting to the general public is prohibited.
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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