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Town of Bedford, NY: zoning for new construction

16 districts Min lot 0.0803–4 ac Con Edison

Thinking about building in the Town of Bedford? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Bedford runs 16 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.0803 to 4 acres depending on the district. Short-term rentals - see local ordinance here. Use the district figures below to size up a parcel before you buy, then confirm the specifics with the building department.

Zoning districts

District Min lot Setbacks F / S / R Max height ADU
Residence Two-Acre 2 ac — 35 ft As of right
Residence Four-Acre 4 ac — 35 ft As of right
Residence One-Half-Acre 0.4591 ac — 35 ft As of right
Residence One-Acre 0.9183 ac — 35 ft As of right
Residence One-Quarter-Acre 0.2296 ac — 35 ft As of right
Residence Four-Acre 0.2296 ac — 35 ft As of right
Housing for the Elderly 0.1377 ac — — As of right
Residence Two-Family 0.2296 ac — 35 ft As of right
Diversified Housing 0.0803 ac — 45 ft As of right
Residence Village Apartment 0.0803 ac — 35 ft As of right
Central Business — — 45 ft No
Neighborhood Business — — 35 ft No
Planned Office 1 ac — 35 ft No
Planned Business - Office (Katonah) 0.4591 ac — 35 ft No
Planned Business - Retail 1 ac — 35 ft No
Light Industrial 0.4591 ac — 45 ft No

Short-term rentals

Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No local STR ordinance found as of Jun 2026; standard town zoning and housing codes apply.

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City of White Plains
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Zoning figures for Town of Bedford are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-06-08) 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 (914) 666-8040 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.