Investor · Harrisburg, PA · Member since 2016 · 126 posts · 377 votes
Looking for investors in Carlisle, PA to give me insight on zoning issues. I have a 6 unit building I’m looking at that I can chop up into 8 units. Want to know if anyone knows if this will be an issue with the Carlisle Borough. I currently invest in Harrisburg, PA city (midtown), and know that the city would not allow chopping up buildings. Want to find out if anyone invests in Carlisle PA and knows if there are similar rules.
Rental Property Investor · Mechanicsburg, PA · Member since 2018 · 281 posts · 176 votes
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@Cory Iannacone Hi Cory, I have 2 Carlisle properties, only 1 is in Borough. My borough property is in Historic District so there are a lot of rules that go with that. Not sure on your converting buildings question but if you don't get other responses I would start with calling the Community Development office:
Rental Property Investor · Hummelstown, PA · Member since 2015 · 638 posts · 653 votes
6y
@Cory Iannacone
I don’t have first hand experience but I’ve heard Carlisle is more lenient. Usually the issue is parking, and Carlisle doesn’t have as much of a parking issue as some other Central PA towns.
Check those codes first. Also check what the zoning is...it might be zoned “up to 12 units” which gives you some leeway as long as you can meet their parking requirement.