ADUs are allowed in Windsor Township (York)Types:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Windsor Township (York), PA
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# of Properties
5,963
Owner-occupied
83%
Zoning districts
13
Avg Home Value
$166,038
Median Lot Size
0.44 acres
Avg Income
$100,238
Residential Types:
5,963 housing units
Single Family
36%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
63%
Zoning Districts:
6,631 parcels · 13 districts
R1
68%(4,535)
A
24%(1,561)
R2
3%(207)
C1
2%(112)
Other
3%(216)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Windsor Township (York), PA?
Windsor 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 addressed in the local bylaw
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in the principal dwelling.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking; general residential rate applies (2 spaces per dwelling unit); no reductions/waivers found.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: no renting to unrelated tenants; short-term/vacation rentals prohibited. Internal/Attached Temporary Accessory Dwelling Unit may not be rented; must house the owner’s family or a caretaker, with annual hardship-based approvals.
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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