Westchester County
Village of Briarcliff Manor, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of Briarcliff Manor run from a 0.1148-acre minimum in Multifamily Residence up to 5 acres in Eldercare Community Residence Distrcit, across 23 zoning districts in all. No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. Power here is Con Edison territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (914) 944-2770 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Briarcliff Manor →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Family Residence | 1.3774 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Single-Family Residence | 0.6887 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Single-Family Residence | 0.9183 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Single-Family Residence | 0.9183 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Single-Family Residence | 0.9183 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Single-Family Residence | 0.2296 ac | — | 26 ft | No |
| Single-Family Residence | 0.2755 ac | — | 26 ft | No |
| Single-Family Residence | 0.4591 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Single-Family Residence | 0.4591 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Multifamily Residence | 0.1148 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Single-Family Residence | 0.25 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Eldercare Community Residence Distrcit | 5 ac | — | — | No |
| Complementary Use Transition 1 | 9.1827 ac | — | 60 ft | No |
| Complementary Use Transition 2 | 9.1827 ac | — | 60 ft | No |
| Complementary Use Transition 3 | 9.1827 ac | — | 60 ft | No |
| Complementary Use Transition 4 | 9.1827 ac | — | 60 ft | No |
| Retail Business | 0.0918 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Downtown Mixed-Use 1 | 0.0918 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Complementary Use Transition 5 | 9.1827 ac | — | 40 ft | No |
| General Business, Light Industry | 0.0918 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Downtown Mixed-Use 2 | 0.0918 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Retail Business and Residential | 0.0918 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Retail Business and Residence | 0.0918 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. No local STR ordinance found as of Jun 2026; standard village zoning and building codes apply. Westchester County hotel occupancy tax (3%) applies to short-term stays.
Good to know
- UtilityCon Edison territory.
- Building dept(914) 944-2770
- Last reviewed2026-06-08
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $242–$318/sq ft - see the full cost to build a house in Briarcliff Manor, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Briarcliff Manor 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) 944-2770 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.