Westchester County
Village of Rye Brook, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Village of Rye Brook? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the village code. Village of Rye Brook runs 18 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.1148 to 30 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 Residential | 0.5739 ac | — | — | As of right |
| One-Family Residential | 0.2296 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| One-Family Residential | 0.287 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| One-Family Residential | 0.3444 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| One-Family Residential | 0.3444 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| One-Family Residential | 0.4591 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| One-Family Residential | 0.1148 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| One-Family Residential | 0.1722 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Two-Family Residential | 0.1148 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Restricted Multi-Family | 10 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Campus/Office Building | 15 ac | — | 50 ft | No |
| Office Building | 5 ac | — | 50 ft | No |
| Office Building | 5 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Office Building & Business District | 3 ac | — | 20 ft | No |
| Neighborhood Retail | 0.2984 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Planned Neighborhood Retail | 1 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Hotel | 12 ac | — | 40 ft | As of right |
| Planned Unit Development | 30 ac | — | — | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No local STR ordinance found as of Jun 2026; standard village 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) 939-0668
- Last reviewed2026-06-08
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Zoning figures for Village of Rye Brook 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) 939-0668 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.