ADUs are allowed in Dover Township (York)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Dover Township (York), PA
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# of Properties
7,842
Owner-occupied
81%
Zoning districts
12
Avg Home Value
$135,813
Median Lot Size
0.33 acres
Avg Income
$85,410
Residential Types:
7,842 housing units
Single Family
40%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
57%
Zoning Districts:
8,851 parcels · 12 districts
R-3
54%(4,781)
A
15%(1,345)
CV
10%(922)
R-4
8%(683)
Other
13%(1,120)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Dover Township (York), PA?
Dover Township (York), 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 900 sq ft for a detached accessory family dwelling unit
Max Units
- –1 accessory apartment per parcel or lot of record
Owner Occupancy
- –Principal dwelling unit must be occupied by the property owner
Rental Restrictions
- –An accessory family dwelling unit shall not be rented under any circumstances.
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
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