Monroe County
Town of Webster, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of Webster run from a 0.2583-acre minimum in MHR Medium-High Residential District up to 3 acres in LL Large-Lot Single-Family Residential District, across 6 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals prohibited. Power here is RG&E territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (585) 872-7036 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Webster →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-1 Single-Family Residential District | 0.8035 ac | 75 / 20 / 60 ft | 30 ft | No |
| R-2 Single-Family Residential District | 0.6428 ac | 60 / 15 / 55 ft | 30 ft | No |
| R-3 Single-Family Residential District | 0.5051 ac | 50 / 15 / 50 ft | 30 ft | No |
| LL Large-Lot Single-Family Residential District | 3 ac | 75 / 15 / 60 ft | 30 ft | No |
| MHR Medium-High Residential District (single-family detached) | 0.2583 ac | 35 / 10 / 35 ft | 30 ft | No |
| LMR Low-Medium Residential District (single-family detached) | 0.3099 ac | 35 / 10 / 50 ft | 30 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals prohibited. Short-term rentals are BANNED. § 350-82A of Zoning Chapter 350, added 2010, applies to rentals of all and any dwellings including single-family, and states in terms that TRANSIENT RENTALS ARE SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED. § 350-3 defines a TRANSIENT RENTAL as the rental of a dwelling unit for a period of less than 28 continuous days. Do not underwrite short-term rental income on a Town of Webster property; note the Village of Webster is a separate jurisdiction and also prohibits them. 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 Webster at (585) 872-7036 before listing.
Good to know
- UtilityRG&E territory.
- Building dept(585) 872-7036
- Last reviewed2026-08-10
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $204–$268/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $6,382 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Webster, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Webster are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-08-10) 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 (585) 872-7036 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.