Westchester County
Town of Lewisboro, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of Lewisboro run from a 0.1722-acre minimum in Two-Family Residence up to 4 acres in One-Family Residence, across 13 zoning districts in all. 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) 763-3060 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Lewisboro →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-Family Residence | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | Special permit |
| One-Family Residence | 4 ac | — | 35 ft | Special permit |
| One-Family Residence | 0.5 ac | — | 35 ft | Special permit |
| One-Family Residence | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | Special permit |
| One-Family Residence | 0.25 ac | — | 35 ft | Special permit |
| Two-Family Residence | 0.2296 ac | — | 35 ft | Special permit |
| Multi-Family Residence | 0.3444 ac | — | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Two-Family Residence | 0.1722 ac | — | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Campus Commercial | 20 ac | — | 60 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| General Business | 0.5 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| General Business District | 0.5 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Retail Business | 0.5 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Service Utility | 10 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
Short-term rentals
Short-term-rental status not confirmed. Draft STR law (proposed Chapter 220) referred to Planning Board Feb 2026; public hearings held March 23 and April 27, 2026. Additional hearing may be required if changes made. No adoption confirmed as of Jun 2026.
Good to know
- UtilityCon Edison territory.
- Building dept(914) 763-3060
- Last reviewed2026-06-15
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $242–$318/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $585 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Lewisboro, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Lewisboro are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-06-15) 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) 763-3060 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.