Erie County
Village of Kenmore, NY: zoning for new construction
The Village of Kenmore carries 3 zoning districts, each setting its own lot size, setbacks and height for what you can build. No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. 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) 873-5700 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Kenmore →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Use District No. 1 (One-Family) | — | 25 / 1.5 / - ft | 30 ft | No |
| Residential Use District No. 2 (One/Two-Family) | — | 25 / 1.5 / - ft | 30 ft | No |
| Residential Use District No. 3 (Apartments) | — | 25 / 1.5 / - ft | 30 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. No local short-term-rental law found as of 2026-08-26. The Village Code is on Municode (codified through Local Law No. 1-2026) and all 24 chapters were enumerated: there is no rental, lodging, tourist-home or transient-occupancy chapter. Chapter 16 is Peddlers, Solicitors and TRANSIENT MERCHANTS — an itinerant-vendor law that has nothing to do with lodging, and should not be mistaken for one. Zoning Chapter 25's full section list was read and carries no short-term-rental, tourist-home or boarding provision; the residential article covers customary home occupations (§ 25-69) and accessory uses (§ 25-72) only. Absence of a found STR law is not permission. 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 Kenmore at (716) 873-5700 before listing.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Building dept(716) 873-5700
- Last reviewed2026-08-06
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $204–$268/sq ft - see the full cost to build a house in Kenmore, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Kenmore 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) 873-5700 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.