West Sadsbury Township supervisors are considering a draft ordinance that would loosen zoning restrictions regarding the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The proposal would “provide for accessory dwelling units in all zoning districts to provide for additional housing opportunities in the township.” The ordinance defines an ADU as an “independent dwelling unit on the same lot as a single-family dwelling unit, which is secondary and accessory to the single-family residence and located within the principal structure or within a detached accessory structure, and having a common electrical supply with the principal residence.” Section 2 of the ordinance includes provisions that ADUs “may only be created on single-family, detached residential lots within any district where such use exists and on properties containing a gross lot area of at least two acres or more as may be required by the Zoning Ordinance.” It further notes that the maximum size of an ADU shall be no more than 50% of the gross habitable above-grade area of the principal dwelling unit, and no ADU may be used as a short-term rental. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 10, at 7 p.m. at the municipal building, 6400 N. Moscow Road, Parkesburg.
Source: Daily Local News; 5/28/2025