Erie County
Village of Orchard Park, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of Orchard Park run from a 0.275-acre minimum in R-2 Residential District up to 0.344 acres in R-1 Residential District, across 4 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals restricted. 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) 662-9327 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Orchard Park →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-1 Residential District | 0.344 ac | 35 / 8 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| R-2 Residential District | 0.275 ac | 35 / 8 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| R-3 Residential District | 0.275 ac | 35 / 8 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| R-4 Residential District | 0.275 ac | 35 / 8 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals restricted. Short-term rental units are governed by Chapter 177, adopted 6-12-2023 by L.L. No. 9-2023, and require BOTH a special permit and a licence: § 177-4 limits the permitted area, § 177-5 sets special permit requirements and § 177-6 governs licence application, renewal and fee, with standards at § 177-3. The area limit and the discretionary permit together mean an STR is not available as of right. 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 Orchard Park at (716) 662-9327 before listing.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Building dept(716) 662-9327
- 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 Orchard Park, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Orchard Park 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) 662-9327 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.