Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Reading, PA (2026)

1 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Reading, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Density Bonus Law

Reading's Transit-Oriented Development Overlay lets developers add one market-rate unit for every workforce housing unit, up to a 20% density increase.

Reading TOD Overlay Workforce Housing Density Bonus

Some Restrictions

Reading Codified Ordinances § 600-1109.B(1)(g)

Density Bonus. A density increase may be allowed when the proposed development provides workforce housing or an alternative to workforce housing. For each workforce housing unit, one additional market rate unit shall be permitted, up to a 20% increase in dwelling units. (h) Alternative to Workforce Housing Units. 1. As an alternative to the requirement of subsection B.(...

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