Erie County
Town of Colden, NY: zoning for new construction
The Town of Colden sets a residential minimum of about 2.87 acres in R-1 Single-Family Residential District, one of its 4 zoning districts. 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) 941-5022 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Colden →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-1 Single-Family Residential District | 2.87 ac | 50 / 15 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| R-2 General Residential District | 2.87 ac | 50 / 15 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| R-RB Residence-Business District | 2.87 ac | 50 / 15 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| AG Agricultural District | 2.87 ac | 50 / 15 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Short-term rentals are regulated under Chapter 104, Regulation of Short-Term Rentals, enacted by Local Law No. 1-2026 and ADOPTED 6-11-2026 as a zoning amendment. This is a new law — it postdates most secondary summaries of Erie County, so read the chapter itself rather than any earlier survey. 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 Colden at (716) 941-5022 before listing.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Building dept(716) 941-5022
- Last reviewed2026-08-06
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $204–$268/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $13,635 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Colden, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Colden 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) 941-5022 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.