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What Are You Allowed to Build at 7 Shirley Rd, Lancaster, MA, 01523?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Not Allowed

This lot does not meet the requirements for a Detached ADU. A variance may be requested through your local zoning authority

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Probably Allowed

This property meets the requirements for an Internal ADU of up to 818 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Swimming Pool

Might be Allowed

This property may meet the zoning requirements to build a swimming pool. Some factors may affect feasibility. Based on applicable zoning limits, the estimated buildable area for a pool. Final feasibility may depend on site-specific conditions and local interpretation.

Single Family

Probably Not Allowed

The existing home is allowed as a legally nonconforming structure. However, the lot does not meet current zoning requirements for new Single-Family construction. A variance or other zoning relief may be requested.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Probably Allowed

We estimate you can expand this property under current zoning rules. We weren't able to identify a specific size limit, but an addition may be possible horizontally, vertically, or both, depending on design and permitting.

Property facts

Zoning Jurisdiction

LANCASTER

Parcel ID

1470300000000630

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

Year Built

1920

Lot Size

13,677 sq ft

Gross Building Area

2,257 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,636 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,016 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

2,257 sq ft

Estimated

16.5%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Lancaster, MA

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