Westchester County
Town of Somers, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Somers? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Somers runs 15 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.2296 to 500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence R120 | 2.7548 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Residence R80 | 1.8365 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Residence R80 | 1.8365 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Designed Residential Development | 500 ac | — | — | As of right |
| Residence R40 | 0.9183 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Multi-Family Residence Hamlet | 10 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Residence R10 | 0.2296 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Corporate Research/Office | 150 ac | — | — | No |
| Office Business | 100 ac | — | 55 ft | No |
| Community Shopping | — | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Neighborhood Shopping | 0.2296 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Office and Light Industry | 1.8365 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Business Historic Preservation | — | — | 35 ft | No |
| Planned Hamlet | — | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Beach-Community House | — | — | — | 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) 277-3539
- Last reviewed2026-06-08
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Zoning figures for Town of Somers 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) 277-3539 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.