Westchester County
Village of Sleepy Hollow, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Village of Sleepy Hollow? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the village code. Village of Sleepy Hollow runs 17 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.0918 to 10 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, Open | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| One Family Residence, Low Density | 0.2296 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| One Family Residence, Low Density | 0.3444 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| One-Family Residence, Medium D | 0.1148 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residence/Commercial, 1-2 Family | — | — | — | No |
| Residence, One and Two Family | 0.0918 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Multiple Residence, Medium Density | 0.0918 ac | — | 45 ft | As of right |
| Multiple Residence, High Density | 0.2296 ac | — | 100 ft | As of right |
| Highway Commercial | — | — | 35 ft | No |
| Central Commercial | — | — | 45 ft | No |
| Cemetery Area | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Hospital | 10 ac | — | 100 ft | As of right |
| Public Parking Area | — | — | 25 ft | As of right |
| Riverfront Development | — | — | — | As of right |
| Parks | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Hudson River | — | — | — | As of right |
| Railroad Corridor Unzoned | — | — | — | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No local STR ordinance found as of Jun 2026; the village has historically taken a hands-off enforcement approach to Airbnb. Standard village codes and the state primary-residency rule for multi-unit buildings apply.
Good to know
- UtilityCon Edison territory.
- Building dept(914) 366-5116
- Last reviewed2026-06-08
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Zoning figures for Village of Sleepy Hollow 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) 366-5116 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.