What to do if I’ve an empty lot adjacent to my property and I want to put up an accessory garage but the township states that you can only put up accessory units on lots that have a principal unit?

What to do if I’ve an empty lot adjacent to my property and I want to put up an accessory garage but the township states that you can only put up accessory units on lots that have a principal unit?

That is a house. They told me that I could file to have the land added to my property which may allow me to add a accessory garage but I’m sure I want to do that until I understand the effects (e.g. higher taxes, future opportunity to build, etc.). I need help to sort out options.

Asked on December 12, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Pennsylvania

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