Erie County
Town of Clarence, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of Clarence run from a 1-acre minimum in Residential Single-Family District up to 1.33 acres in Agricultural Rural Residential District, across 6 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Power here is National Grid territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (716) 741-8950 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Clarence →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Flood Zone District | 1.33 ac | — | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Agricultural Rural Residential District | 1.33 ac | — | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Residential Single-Family District | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Traditional Neighborhood District | 0.344 ac | — | 40 ft | No |
| Community Facilities District | — | 80 / 25 / 25 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Restricted Business District | — | 80 / 25 / 25 ft | — | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Short-term rentals are regulated under Chapter 168, Rental Property, Article I, Short-Term Residential Rentals, adopted 12-11-2019 by Local Law No. 2-2019. § 168-1 defines both a SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTAL and a SHORT-TERM RENTAL GUEST, and § 168-5 lists prohibited activities. The article sits in the rental-property chapter rather than the zoning chapter, which is why a zoning-only search does not find it. New York State's 2025 short-term rental registry (Ch. 99 of the Laws of 2025) separately requires every host statewide to register the unit regardless of local law. Confirm with Town of Clarence at (716) 741-8950 before listing.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Building dept(716) 741-8950
- Last reviewed2026-08-06
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $204–$268/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $20,000 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Clarence, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Clarence are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-08-06) and provided for decision-support only - not legal, engineering, or architectural advice. Setback and dimensional standards often carry conditions and exceptions; verify with the building department at (716) 741-8950 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.