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Village of Buchanan, NY: zoning for new construction

10 districts Min lot 0.1722–1.8365 ac Con Edison

Thinking about building in the Village of Buchanan? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the village code. Village of Buchanan runs 10 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.1722 to 1.8365 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
Planned Industrial 1.8365 ac — 35 ft No
Residential 0.4591 ac — 35 ft As of right
Residential 0.9183 ac — 35 ft As of right
Residential 0.2296 ac — 35 ft As of right
Residential 0.3444 ac — 35 ft As of right
Residential 0.1722 ac — 35 ft As of right
Neighborhood Commercial 0.2296 ac — 35 ft No
Neighborhood / General Commercial Overlay 0.4591 ac — 35 ft No
General Commercial 0.4591 ac — 35 ft No
Light Industrial 0.4591 ac — 35 ft No

Short-term rentals

Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. 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.

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Zoning figures for Village of Buchanan 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) 293-8395 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.