ADUs are allowed in York Township (York)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for York Township (York), PA
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# of Properties
8,545
Owner-occupied
82%
Zoning districts
17
Avg Home Value
$191,531
Median Lot Size
0.37 acres
Avg Income
$96,635
Residential Types:
8,545 housing units
Single Family
37%
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
59%
Zoning Districts:
9,354 parcels · 17 districts
RL
41%(3,872)
RM
21%(1,942)
RH
18%(1,694)
RA
7%(649)
Other
13%(1,197)
ADU Rules
What can you build in York Township (York), PA?
York 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 720 sq ft for an internal or attached accessory unit (single-bedroom), by Special Exception
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached accessory dwelling unit size of 720 sq ft
Max Units
- –Single-family detached lots: 1 ADU per lot
- –Farm (RA): 1 accessory farm dwelling per farm by default (additional dwellings may be approved if a need is proven)
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy the principal dwelling or the ADU
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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