Building Setbacks & Zoning in Delaware County, PA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Verified from official government sources
Setback Rules
Delaware County, PA sets no building setbacks. Under the PA Municipalities Planning Code, each of the county's 49 boroughs and townships sets its own front, side and rear yard minimums by zoning district. In Upper Darby Township's R-2 district, the minimum front yard is 20 feet, rear yard 20 feet,
Delaware County PA Building Setback Rules
Some RestrictionsPA MPC §603(b)(3), 53 P.S. §10603(b)(3)
Areas and dimensions of land and bodies of water to be occupied by uses and structures, as well as areas, courts, yards, and other open spaces and distances to be left unoccupied by uses and structures.
Structure Height Limits
Delaware County, PA sets no building-height limit. Under the PA Municipalities Planning Code, each borough or township caps structure height by zoning district. In Upper Darby Township's R-2 district the maximum building height is 35 feet, and accessory buildings may not exceed 15 feet. Confirm the limit for your parcel
Delaware County PA Building Height Limits
Some RestrictionsPA MPC §603(b)(2), 53 P.S. §10603(b)(2)
Size, height, bulk, location, erection, construction, repair, maintenance, alteration, razing, removal and use of structures.
Lot Coverage Limits
Delaware County, PA sets no lot-coverage limit. Under the PA Municipalities Planning Code, each borough or township caps building or impervious coverage by zoning district. In Upper Darby Township's R-2 district, maximum building coverage is 30%. Confirm the coverage cap for your parcel with your municipality.
Delaware County PA Lot Coverage Limits
Some RestrictionsPA MPC §603(b)(3), 53 P.S. §10603(b)(3)
Areas and dimensions of land and bodies of water to be occupied by uses and structures, as well as areas, courts, yards, and other open spaces and distances to be left unoccupied by uses and structures.
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