ADUs are allowed in Springettsbury Township (York)Types:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Springettsbury Township (York), PA
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# of Properties
7,683
Owner-occupied
87%
Zoning districts
18
Avg Home Value
$175,268
Median Lot Size
0.30 acres
Avg Income
$89,630
Residential Types:
7,683 housing units
Single Family
40%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
58%
Zoning Districts:
8,341 parcels · 18 districts
R-7
38%(3,172)
R-10
38%(3,141)
R-20
11%(884)
R-R
3%(283)
Other
10%(861)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Springettsbury Township (York), PA?
Springettsbury 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: Not permitted
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum of 30% of the principal dwelling’s total floor area excluding basement
- –Maximum size of 450 sq ft; an exception may allow a larger one-bedroom, but the 30% cap still applies
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupied during the duration of the special exception.
Parking
- –1 space per ADU; no ADU-specific waivers; off-street parking required for additions (including ADUs); §325-115 allows adjusted parking by agreement; shared parking may apply in mixed-use contexts
Rental Restrictions
- –Attached ADU: no rent shall be charged; must be occupied by a family member; maximum of two occupants.
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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