Erie County
Village of Lancaster, NY: zoning for new construction
The Village of Lancaster sets a residential minimum of about 0.138 acres in R-1 Residence District, one of its 3 zoning districts. 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) 684-4171 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Lancaster →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-1 Residence District | 0.138 ac | 25 / 4 / 25 ft | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| R-2 Residence District | 0.138 ac | 25 / 4 / 25 ft | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| R-2A Residence District | 0.138 ac | 25 / 4 / 25 ft | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
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 for the Village of Lancaster as of 2026-08-06; absence of a found law is not permission, and the village has NO uncodified local laws on file at all, so the codified chapter is the whole picture. New York State's 2025 STR registry (Ch. 99 of the Laws of 2025) separately requires every host statewide to register through the Erie County registry. Confirm with code enforcement at (716) 684-4171 before listing.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Building dept(716) 684-4171
- Last reviewed2026-08-06
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $204–$268/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $1,294 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Lancaster, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Lancaster 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) 684-4171 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.