Erie County
Village of East Aurora, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of East Aurora run from a 0.207-acre minimum in LDR Low Density Residential up to 0.241 acres in GR General Residential, across 4 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) 652-7591 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for East Aurora →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFR Single-Family Residential | 0.241 ac | 20 / 10 / 20 ft | 35 ft | Special permit |
| LDR Low Density Residential | 0.207 ac | 20 / 8 / 20 ft | 35 ft | Special permit |
| GR General Residential | 0.241 ac | 20 / 10 / 20 ft | 35 ft | Special permit |
| LCR Limited Commercial Residential | 0.207 ac | 20 / 8 / 20 ft | 35 ft | Special permit |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. The Village code treats a short-term rental AS a bed-and-breakfast, so the B&B rules are the STR rules. 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 Village of East Aurora at (716) 652-7591 before listing.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Building dept(716) 652-7591
- Last reviewed2026-08-06
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $204–$268/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $5,114 on top - see the full cost to build a house in East Aurora, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of East Aurora 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) 652-7591 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.