ADU rules for Upper Burrell Township (Westmoreland)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Upper Burrell Township (Westmoreland), PA
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# of Properties
1,101
Owner-occupied
74%
Zoning districts
12
Avg Home Value
$16,595
Median Lot Size
1.00 acres
Avg Income
$89,148
Residential Types:
1,101 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
1,448 parcels · 12 districts
R-1
43%(623)
RA
36%(517)
R-2
9%(131)
I
4%(63)
Other
8%(114)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Upper Burrell Township (Westmoreland), PA?
Upper Burrell 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
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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