Accessory Structures in Bensalem, PA (2026)
1 verified accessory structures rules for Bensalem, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Shed & Carport Rules
Bensalem Township lets homeowners build a private garage or other accessory building, including a shed, only if it stays clear of the front and side yard lines that apply to the district and sits at least five feet off the rear or side property line.
Bensalem Township Shed & Accessory Building Setbacks
Some RestrictionsBensalem Township Code § 232-583(a)
(a)One and two-family detached residential uses.(1)A private garage or other accessory building which is not an integral structural part of a main building may be located no closer than the front yard distance for that district, no closer to the street line than the principal building, no closer than the side yard distance for that district.(2)Private garages or other accessory buildings may be...
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