ADUs are allowed in Fairview Township (York)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Fairview Township (York), PA
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# of Properties
6,687
Owner-occupied
81%
Zoning districts
13
Avg Home Value
$174,092
Median Lot Size
0.50 acres
Avg Income
$111,456
Residential Types:
6,687 housing units
Single Family
39%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
59%
Zoning Districts:
7,554 parcels · 13 districts
RS
52%(3,917)
RL
30%(2,283)
RMU
10%(723)
VMU
2%(154)
Other
6%(477)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Fairview Township (York), PA?
Fairview 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: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 800 sq ft
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 800 sq ft for a detached accessory dwelling unit
Max Units
- –1 accessory apartment per lot; no more than 2 total dwelling units per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside on the premises
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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