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Town of Ossining, NY: zoning for new construction

15 districts Min lot 0.0918–40 ac Con Edison

Thinking about building in the Town of Ossining? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Ossining runs 15 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.0918 to 40 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 0.6887 ac — 35 ft As of right
One-Family Residence 0.9183 ac — 35 ft 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 0.4591 ac — 35 ft As of right
One-Family Residence 0.4591 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
One-Family Residence 0.4591 ac — 35 ft As of right
Multi-Family 0.0918 ac — 35 ft As of right
Office-Research Manufacturing 10 ac — 35 ft No
General Business 0.4591 ac — 35 ft No
General Business 1 0.2296 ac — 35 ft No
Neighborhood Commercial 0.1148 ac — 35 ft No
Business Education 40 ac — 35 ft No

Short-term rentals

Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No local STR ordinance found for the Town of Ossining as of Jun 2026; standard town zoning and building codes apply.

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Zoning figures for Town of Ossining 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) 762-8419 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.