Westchester County
City of New Rochelle, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the City of New Rochelle run from a 0.1607-acre minimum in Urban Renewal Townhouse Residence up to 0.4591 acres in Multi - Family Senior Citizen, across 38 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) 654-2035 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for New Rochelle →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Family Residence | — | — | — | No |
| One Family Residence | — | — | — | No |
| One Family Residence | — | — | — | No |
| One Family Residence | — | — | — | No |
| One Family Residence | — | — | — | No |
| One Family Cluster Residence | — | — | — | No |
| One Family Historic Residence | — | — | — | No |
| One Family Waterfront Residential | — | — | — | No |
| Urban Renewal Townhouse Residence | 0.1607 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Two Family Residence | — | — | — | No |
| Multi - Family Residence | — | — | — | No |
| Multi - Family Residence | — | — | — | No |
| Multi - Family Residence | — | — | — | No |
| Multi - Family Residence | — | — | — | No |
| Multi - Family Residence | — | — | — | No |
| Multi - Family Residence | — | — | — | No |
| Planned Unit Development | — | — | — | No |
| Multi - Family Senior Citizen | 0.4591 ac | — | — | No |
| Multi - Family Residence | — | — | — | No |
| General Commercial Modified | — | — | 30 ft | No |
| Downtown Business | — | — | — | No |
| Downtown Mixed Use | — | — | — | No |
| Large Scale Retail | — | — | — | No |
| Mixed Use Family Entertainment | — | — | 250 ft | No |
| Neighborhood Business | — | — | 30 ft | No |
| Planned Waterfront Development | — | — | — | No |
| Industry | — | — | — | No |
| Light Industry | — | — | — | No |
| College Related Uses | — | — | — | No |
| Downtown Mixed Use Urban Renewal | — | — | — | No |
| Hospital | — | — | 180 ft | No |
| North Avenue | — | — | 40 ft | No |
| Planned Waterfront Development | — | — | — | No |
| Planned Unit Development | — | — | — | No |
| Planned Waterfront Development | — | — | — | No |
| Water Front Residence | — | — | — | No |
| Recreation Open Space | — | — | — | Occupancy restricted |
| Railroad | — | — | — | — |
Short-term rentals
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. No city-specific STR ordinance found as of Jun 2026; standard housing and health codes apply, with Westchester County occupancy tax (3%) the primary compliance requirement for stays under 90 nights.
Good to know
- UtilityCon Edison territory.
- Building dept(914) 654-2035
- Last reviewed2026-06-08
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $242–$318/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $101,365 on top - see the full cost to build a house in New Rochelle, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for City of New Rochelle 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) 654-2035 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.