ADUs are allowed in Shrewsubry Township (York)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Shrewsubry Township (York), PA
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# of Properties
2,438
Owner-occupied
84%
Zoning districts
14
Avg Home Value
$199,539
Median Lot Size
0.65 acres
Avg Income
$117,680
Residential Types:
2,438 housing units
Single Family
35%
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
62%
Zoning Districts:
3,014 parcels · 14 districts
SR
40%(1,194)
A
37%(1,103)
RR
14%(411)
RRR
5%(156)
Other
5%(150)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Shrewsubry Township (York), PA?
Shrewsubry 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
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot for single-family detached dwelling
- –None permitted for duplex/semidetached or multifamily principal structures
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy is not required.
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; no max; driveway off the public ROW may count toward required spaces; covered carports and enclosed garages do not count; remote/shared parking may be approved for residential uses within 200 ft ( §§ 27-1610–1611 ).
Rental Restrictions
- –ADU occupancy limited to genuine medical hardship and must cease within 90 days after hardship ends; effectively prohibits general tenancy. ADUs are not eligible for short-term rentals; STR use limited to single-family dwellings.
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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