Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania

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20th Nov 2025
Date Published
9th Apr 2024

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Planning and Zoning for Bensalem Township, PA

Largest Zones in Bensalem Township, PA

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Bensalem Township in PA divides the city’s real estate into zones differentiated according to land use and building regulations.

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Bensalem Township, PA?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Bensalem Township, PA as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking29.41%6345.55
    Parking garage or lot29.41%6345.55
    Industrial20.54%4432.85
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)13.77%2970.04
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities15.22%3284.85
    Storage and warehouses22.66%4890.10
    Manufacturing24.72%5333.60
    General industrial20.54%4432.85
    Residential63.25%13647.20
    Two family dwelling5.50%1186.28
    Dwellings (unspecified)9.96%2149.00
    Communal housing16.50%3559.50
    Mobile and floating homes1.13%242.80
    Accessory dwelling unit0.35%76.04
    Multi family dwelling16.62%3584.97
    Single family dwelling63.25%13647.20
    Mechanical8.31%1793.84
    Utility structures89.76%19367.91
    Communication towers8.31%1793.84
    Agriculture35.82%7729.29
    Agricultural and hunting35.82%7729.29
    Other0.35%74.61
    Signage10.78%2325.59
    Accessory46.65%10066.13
    Multiple39.21%8461.12
    Uncategorized0.35%74.61
    Retail22.17%4782.52
    Eating and drinking establishments25.14%5423.67
    Restricted retail22.94%4949.90
    Professional services23.08%4980.17
    General retail25.34%5467.76
    Personal services22.17%4782.52
    Community84.29%18187.03
    Medical37.40%8069.01
    Public, quasi-public, and government95.76%20660.86
    Schools and universities33.89%7311.66
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure84.29%18187.03
    Lodging25.61%5524.68
    Hotel/motel25.61%5524.68
    Commercial17.93%3868.47
    Professional office25.57%5517.81
    General commercial25.20%5438.23
    Entertainment29.25%6310.79
    Non-retail sales17.84%3849.22
    Automobile related uses17.84%3849.22
    Research and laboratory facilities17.93%3868.47