Erie County
Town of Newstead, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of Newstead run from a 0.574-acre minimum in R-2 Residential District up to 1.033 acres in R-A Rural-Agricultural District, 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) 542-4573 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Newstead →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-A Rural-Agricultural District | 1.033 ac | 50 / 10 / 30 ft | 40 ft | No |
| R-1 Residential District | 0.918 ac | 50 / 10 / 30 ft | 40 ft | No |
| R-2 Residential District | 0.574 ac | 50 / 10 / 30 ft | 40 ft | No |
| R-3 Residential District | 0.574 ac | 50 / 10 / 30 ft | 40 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Short-term rentals require Town registration and a permit under Chapter 305, Article I, Short-Term Rentals, adopted 12-14-2020 by L.L. No. 5-2020. § 305-3 requires dwelling unit registration, § 305-4 the permit application and renewal, § 305-6 inspection, § 305-9 the duties of the permit holder, and §§ 305-11 through 305-13 enforcement, revocation and its effect. 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 Newstead at (716) 542-4573 before listing.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Building dept(716) 542-4573
- Last reviewed2026-08-06
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $204–$268/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $5,872 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Newstead, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Newstead 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) 542-4573 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.