Building Setbacks & Zoning in Montgomery County, PA (2026)

3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Montgomery County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Setback Rules

Montgomery County establishes no setback rules. Minimum front, side, and rear yard distances are set by each of the county's 62 boroughs and townships under the PA Municipalities Planning Code, and vary by zoning district.

Building Setbacks Are Set by Your Municipality, Not the County

Some Restrictions

MPC Sec. 603(b), 53 P.S. §10603

Zoning ordinances... may permit, prohibit, regulate, restrict and determine: ... (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.

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Structure Height Limits

Montgomery County sets no building-height limit. Maximum heights for houses and accessory structures are set by each borough and township under the PA Municipalities Planning Code, and differ by zoning district.

Building Height Limits Are Set Locally, Not by the County

Some Restrictions

MPC Sec. 603(b), 53 P.S. §10603

Zoning ordinances... may permit, prohibit, regulate, restrict and determine: ... (2) Size, height, bulk, location, erection, construction, repair, maintenance, alteration, razing, removal and use of structures.

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Lot Coverage Limits

Montgomery County sets no lot-coverage limit. Maximum building and impervious-surface coverage are set by each borough and township zoning code under the PA Municipalities Planning Code, varying by zoning district.

Lot Coverage and Impervious Limits Are Municipal

Some Restrictions

MPC Sec. 603(b), 53 P.S. §10603

Zoning ordinances... may permit, prohibit, regulate, restrict and determine: ... (3) Areas and dimensions of land and bodies of water to be occupied by uses and structures... (4) Density of population and intensity of use.

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Building Setbacks & Zoning by City in Montgomery County

1 cities in Montgomery County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

PottstownPop. 23,433

2 verified rules • Setback Rules, Structure Height Limits

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