Westchester County
Town of Pound Ridge, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Pound Ridge? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Pound Ridge runs 7 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 1 to 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Planned B | — | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Planned B | — | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Planned B | — | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Landscape, Nusery and Garden Center | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No local STR ordinance found as of Jun 2026; standard town zoning and building codes apply. Westchester County hotel occupancy tax (3%) applies to short-term stays.
Good to know
- UtilityCon Edison territory.
- Building dept(914) 764-4635
- Last reviewed2026-06-08
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Zoning figures for Town of Pound Ridge 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) 764-4635 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.