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Village of Ossining, NY: zoning for new construction

23 districts Min lot 0.1148–5 ac Con Edison

Thinking about building in the Village of Ossining? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the village code. Village of Ossining runs 23 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.1148 to 5 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
Conservation Development District 2 ac — 48 ft No
Planned Residence District — — — As of right
One-Family Residence 0.2296 ac — 35 ft As of right
One-Family Residence 0.3444 ac — 35 ft As of right
One-Family Residence 0.1148 ac — 35 ft As of right
One-Family Residence 0.1722 ac — 35 ft As of right
Two-Family Residence 0.1722 ac — 35 ft As of right
Multi-Family Residence 0.9183 ac — 35 ft As of right
Riverfront Development District 0.9183 ac — 36 ft As of right
Institutional Redevelopment 5 ac — 48 ft As of right
Multi-Family Residence 0.9183 ac — 35 ft As of right
Northern Waterfront 0.9183 ac — 72 ft As of right
Central Waterfront - Transit 0.9183 ac — 48 ft As of right
Central Waterfront - Hillside 0.2296 ac — 48 ft As of right
Office Research — — — No
General Business — — 35 ft No
Neighborhood Center — — — As of right
Neighborhood Center — — 35 ft As of right
Professional Office — — 35 ft No
Planned Center — — — As of right
Station Plaza South — — — As of right
Station Plaza North — — — As of right
Village Center — — 50 ft As of right

Short-term rentals

Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. L.L. No. 8-2024 (Chapter 205: Rental Registry, adopted Jul 17, 2024) requires all rental property owners to register with the Building Department, but is a general landlord registration law — no STR-specific permit requirement or ordinance found in the village code as of Jun 2026.

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Zoning figures for Village of Ossining 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) 941-3199 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.