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Accessory Structures in Haverford, PA (2026)

1 verified accessory structures rules for Haverford, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Shed & Carport Rules

In Haverford Township, Delaware County, accessory buildings other than garages are limited to one story or 12 feet in height. They cannot sit in a front yard or in any yard that abuts a street, and need five feet from side and rear lot lines and 10 feet from other buildings.

Haverford Township Shed and Accessory Building Rules

Some Restrictions

Haverford Township Code § 182-711

The following supplemental and general regulations shall be observed in all residential districts and in R-7 Townhouse, R-8 Garden Apartment and R-9 Medium- and High-Rise Apartment Districts where applicable: A. No accessory building other than a private garage shall exceed one story or 12 feet in height as measured from the floor/slab to the top of the ridge. ... B. Garages and other accessory...

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