Can you build an ADU in Wappingers Falls, NY?

Residential — The front yard is set by CONTEXT first: it must be consistent with the prevailing setback on the block face. The figures recorded here are the fallback that applies only where there is no prevailing setback. Where there is none, the front yard is a RANGE of 10 to 20 ft — the maximum is a build-to line and a building may not sit further back. The side yard is published twice: 5 ft on an interior side, and 5 ft on a corner with a 15 ft maximum, the corner figure also yielding to the prevailing setback. Height is capped at 2 stories as well as 35 ft, and an accessory building at 1 story and 15 ft. An attached garage must sit at least 15 ft behind the primary facade and 5 ft behind the secondary facade, and a shed goes in the rear yard. A covered porch may encroach 8 ft into a required front yard and an uncovered porch, stoop, deck or steps 3 ft; bay windows and balconies may project up to 40% of the front yard depth (§ 151-23). No construction or land disturbance is allowed within 25 ft of the high-water mark of the Wappinger Creek or Wappinger Lake, which must stay a natural vegetative buffer (§ 151-19D).

Village Residential — The interior side yard drops to ZERO for buildings attached across adjacent lots. The front yard is set by CONTEXT first: it must be consistent with the prevailing setback on the block face. The figures recorded here are the fallback that applies only where there is no prevailing setback. Where there is none, the front yard is a RANGE of 5 to 15 ft — the maximum is a build-to line and a building may not sit further back. The side yard is published twice: 5 ft on an interior side, and 5 ft on a corner with a 15 ft maximum, the corner figure also yielding to the prevailing setback. Height is capped at 2 stories as well as 35 ft, and an accessory building at 1 story and 15 ft. An attached garage must sit at least 15 ft behind the primary facade and 5 ft behind the secondary facade, and a shed goes in the rear yard. A covered porch may encroach 8 ft into a required front yard and an uncovered porch, stoop, deck or steps 3 ft; bay windows and balconies may project up to 40% of the front yard depth (§ 151-23). No construction or land disturbance is allowed within 25 ft of the high-water mark of the Wappinger Creek or Wappinger Lake, which must stay a natural vegetative buffer (§ 151-19D).

Residential Mixed Use — A property fronting Channingville Road or Nelson Road takes a 75 ft minimum front yard instead of 15. The Planning Board may approve four stories and 53 ft for those properties, and for properties east of Marshall Road fronting Myers Corners Road. No parking is allowed in the front yard or the side street yard. The front yard is set by CONTEXT first: it must be consistent with the prevailing setback on the block face. The figures recorded here are the fallback that applies only where there is no prevailing setback. The side yard is published twice: 15 ft on an interior side, and 15 ft on a corner, the corner figure also yielding to the prevailing setback. Height is capped at 3 stories as well as 42 ft. An attached garage must sit at least 15 ft behind the primary facade and 5 ft behind the secondary facade, and a shed goes in the rear yard. A covered porch may encroach 8 ft into a required front yard and an uncovered porch, stoop, deck or steps 3 ft; bay windows and balconies may project up to 40% of the front yard depth (§ 151-23). No construction or land disturbance is allowed within 25 ft of the high-water mark of the Wappinger Creek or Wappinger Lake, which must stay a natural vegetative buffer (§ 151-19D).

Village Mixed Use — The interior side yard drops to ZERO for buildings attached across adjacent lots. The front yard is set by CONTEXT first: it must be consistent with the prevailing setback on the block face. The figures recorded here are the fallback that applies only where there is no prevailing setback. Where there is none, the front yard is a RANGE of 10 to 25 ft — the maximum is a build-to line and a building may not sit further back. The side yard is published twice: 5 ft on an interior side, and 10 ft on a corner with a 20 ft maximum, the corner figure also yielding to the prevailing setback. Height is capped at 2 stories as well as 35 ft, and an accessory building at 2 stories and 25 ft. An attached garage must sit at least 15 ft behind the primary facade and 5 ft behind the secondary facade, and a shed goes in the rear yard. A covered porch may encroach 8 ft into a required front yard and an uncovered porch, stoop, deck or steps 3 ft; bay windows and balconies may project up to 40% of the front yard depth (§ 151-23). No construction or land disturbance is allowed within 25 ft of the high-water mark of the Wappinger Creek or Wappinger Lake, which must stay a natural vegetative buffer (§ 151-19D).

Village Commercial — Village Commercial sets a MINIMUM building height of two storeys as well as a maximum of three, and its interior side yard has a 24 ft MAXIMUM as well as a zero minimum. The ground floor ceiling must be between 11 and 15 ft. Frontage build-out is required: at least 80% of the primary street frontage and 30% of a side street frontage must be occupied by building. The Planning Board may approve four storeys and 53 ft on West and East Main Street. The front yard is set by CONTEXT first: it must be consistent with the prevailing setback on the block face. The figures recorded here are the fallback that applies only where there is no prevailing setback. Where there is none, the front yard is a RANGE of 0 to 12 ft — the maximum is a build-to line and a building may not sit further back. The side yard is published twice: 0 ft on an interior side with a 24 ft MAXIMUM, and 2 ft on a corner with a 12 ft maximum, the corner figure also yielding to the prevailing setback. Height is capped at 2 stories minimum and 3 maximum as well as 42 ft, and an accessory building at 2 stories and 25 ft. An attached garage must sit at least 15 ft behind the primary facade and 5 ft behind the secondary facade, and a shed goes in the rear yard. A covered porch may encroach 8 ft into a required front yard and an uncovered porch, stoop, deck or steps 3 ft; bay windows and balconies may project up to 40% of the front yard depth (§ 151-23). No construction or land disturbance is allowed within 25 ft of the high-water mark of the Wappinger Creek or Wappinger Lake, which must stay a natural vegetative buffer (§ 151-19D).

Commercial Mixed Use — CMU regulates two building types differently. A LINEAR building sits at the front — 10 ft minimum and 15 ft MAXIMUM front setback, no rear setback, at least 24 ft deep, two to three storeys and 42 ft. A BACK building sits behind it, set back at least 65 ft from the front with a 5 ft rear yard, and is limited to one storey. The figures recorded are the linear building's. Minimum lot width is 100 ft, maximum lot coverage 85% and at least 15% of the lot must be greenspace. No parking is allowed in the front yard or the side yard. The front yard is set by CONTEXT first: it must be consistent with the prevailing setback on the block face. The figures recorded here are the fallback that applies only where there is no prevailing setback. Where there is none, the front yard is a RANGE of 10 to 15 ft — the maximum is a build-to line and a building may not sit further back. The side yard is published twice: 5 ft on an interior side, and 5 ft on a corner, the corner figure also yielding to the prevailing setback. Height is capped at 2 stories minimum and 3 maximum as well as 42 ft, and an accessory building at 2 stories and 25 ft. An attached garage must sit at least 15 ft behind the primary facade and 5 ft behind the secondary facade, and a shed goes in the rear yard. A covered porch may encroach 8 ft into a required front yard and an uncovered porch, stoop, deck or steps 3 ft; bay windows and balconies may project up to 40% of the front yard depth (§ 151-23). No construction or land disturbance is allowed within 25 ft of the high-water mark of the Wappinger Creek or Wappinger Lake, which must stay a natural vegetative buffer (§ 151-19D).

Bleachery — The Bleachery District is the tallest in the Village at four storeys and 55 ft, with an 11 ft minimum ground floor ceiling. Minimum lot width is 75 ft, maximum lot coverage 85% and at least 15% of the lot must be greenspace. No parking is allowed in the front yard or the side street yard. The front yard is set by CONTEXT first: it must be consistent with the prevailing setback on the block face. The figures recorded here are the fallback that applies only where there is no prevailing setback. The side yard is published twice: 5 ft on an interior side, and 5 ft on a corner, the corner figure also yielding to the prevailing setback. Height is capped at 4 stories as well as 55 ft, and an accessory building at 2 stories and 25 ft. An attached garage must sit at least 15 ft behind the primary facade and 5 ft behind the secondary facade, and a shed goes in the rear yard. A covered porch may encroach 8 ft into a required front yard and an uncovered porch, stoop, deck or steps 3 ft; bay windows and balconies may project up to 40% of the front yard depth (§ 151-23). No construction or land disturbance is allowed within 25 ft of the high-water mark of the Wappinger Creek or Wappinger Lake, which must stay a natural vegetative buffer (§ 151-19D).