ADUs are allowed in Hellam Township (York)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Hellam Township (York), PA
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# of Properties
1,955
Owner-occupied
78%
Zoning districts
16
Avg Home Value
$161,973
Median Lot Size
1.10 acres
Avg Income
$92,150
Residential Types:
1,955 housing units
Single Family
49%
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
48%
Zoning Districts:
2,477 parcels · 16 districts
RA
71%(1,752)
R
19%(474)
MU-1
4%(99)
C/I
3%(85)
Other
3%(67)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Hellam Township (York), PA?
Hellam 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: Special Permit
- –Detached ADU: Special Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 700 sq ft for an internal accessory dwelling unit (in-home apartment).
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum floor area of a detached accessory dwelling unit is 700 sq ft.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal or ADU
Parking
- –1 space/ADU (in addition to principal-dwelling spaces); extra space not allowed in any required yard; waiver/modification by ZHB/Board with clear and convincing evidence that additional parking isn't needed
Rental Restrictions
- –Accessory family dwelling units 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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