Westchester County
Village of Dobbs Ferry, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Village of Dobbs Ferry? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the village code. Village of Dobbs Ferry runs 22 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.0574 to 0.9183 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-Family Residence | 0.9183 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| One-Family Residence | — | — | — | As of right |
| Multi-Family 1 | 0.4591 ac | — | — | As of right |
| One-Family Residence | 0.3444 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| One-Family Residence | — | — | — | As of right |
| One-Family Residence | 0.1722 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Multi-Family 2 | 0.4591 ac | — | — | As of right |
| One-Family Residence | 0.1148 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Mixed Density Residential 1 | 0.1148 ac | — | — | As of right |
| Mixed Density Residential - Historic | 0.4591 ac | — | — | As of right |
| Multi-Family 3 | 0.4591 ac | — | — | As of right |
| Multi-Family 4 | 0.4591 ac | — | — | As of right |
| Broadway | 0.1148 ac | — | 50 ft | As of right |
| Mixed Density Residential 2 | 0.1148 ac | — | — | As of right |
| Downtown Business | — | — | 50 ft | No |
| Downtown Gateway | — | — | 40 ft | As of right |
| Downtown Transition | — | — | 50 ft | As of right |
| Educational/Institutional | — | — | — | As of right |
| Waterfront A | — | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Waterfront B | 0.0574 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Chauncey Park | — | — | — | As of right |
| Open Space | 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.
Good to know
- UtilityCon Edison territory.
- Building dept(914) 231-8513
- Last reviewed2026-06-08
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Zoning figures for Village of Dobbs Ferry 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) 231-8513 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.