SB1256 amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code to allow municipalities to permit accessory dwelling units and requires public utilities.
SB1256 amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code to allow municipalities to permit accessory dwelling units, which are self-contained living units on the same parcel as a single-family dwelling. Municipalities must adopt ordinances allowing at least one accessory dwelling unit per lot, with options for more. The bill prohibits certain conditions for permitting these units, such as requiring additional parking, subdivision, or increased lot sizes.
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