Erie County
Village of Springville, NY: zoning for new construction
The Village of Springville sets a residential minimum of about 0.195 acres in R-8.5 Residence District, one of its 6 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) 592-4936 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Springville →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-8.5 Residence District | 0.195 ac | 25 / 10 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| R-6 Residence District | 0.195 ac | 20 / 10 / 25 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| RM Residence District (Multiple) | 0.195 ac | 20 / 15 / 25 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| B-1 Village Business District | — | - / - / 20 ft | 40 ft | No |
| VI Village Industry District | 0.459 ac | 25 / - / 20 ft | 40 ft | No |
| CIP Commercial-Industrial Park | 0.918 ac | 50 / 25 / 25 ft | 50 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Short-term rentals are regulated under Article XXI, Short-Term Rentals, of the Village Code, adopted under Municipal Home Rule Law § 10 and Real Property Law § 447-b. Confirm the current permit and registration requirements with the Village before listing. 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 Springville at (716) 592-4936 before listing.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Building dept(716) 592-4936
- Last reviewed2026-08-06
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $204–$268/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $1,063 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Springville, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Springville 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) 592-4936 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.