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Village of Pelham, NY: zoning for new construction

12 districts Min lot 0.1148–0.9183 ac Con Edison

Thinking about building in the Village of Pelham? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the village code. Village of Pelham runs 12 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.1148 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
Detached Single-Family 0.2296 ac — 35 ft As of right
Detached Single-Family 0.1377 ac — 35 ft As of right
Detached Single-Family 0.1148 ac — 35 ft As of right
Detached & Semidetached Single-Family 0.1148 ac — 35 ft As of right
Detached Single- & Two- Family 0.1148 ac — 35 ft As of right
Detached Single- & Two- Family 0.1148 ac — 40 ft As of right
Detached Single- & Two- Family 0.1148 ac — 65 ft As of right
Restricted Retail 0.1148 ac — 40 ft As of right
General Retail 0.1148 ac — 72 ft As of right
General Retail, Service & Restricted Industrial 0.1148 ac — 40 ft No
Office Buildings 0.9183 ac — 60 ft No
Office Buildings 0.9183 ac — 60 ft No

Short-term rentals

Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No local STR ordinance found for the Village of Pelham as of Jun 2026; standard village codes apply.

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Zoning figures for Village of Pelham 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) 738-2258 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.