Westchester County
Village of Tarrytown, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of Tarrytown run from a 0.1148-acre minimum in One-Family Residence up to 1.8365 acres in One-Family Residence, across 24 zoning districts in all. No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. Power here is Con Edison territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (914) 631-3668 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Tarrytown →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-Family Residence | 1.3774 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| One-Family Residence | 1.8365 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Historic Commons | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| One-Family Residence | 0.6887 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| One-Family Residence | 0.9183 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| One-Family Residence | 0.2296 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| One-Family Residence | 0.3444 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| One-Family Residence | 0.4591 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| One-Family Residence | 0.1148 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| One-Family Residence | 0.1722 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Multi-Family Residence | 0.3444 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Multi-Family Residence | 0.4591 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Multi-Family Residence | 0.1148 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Multi-Family Residence | 0.1722 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Multi-Family Residence | 0.2296 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Office Building | 0.3444 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| General Business | 0.1148 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Limited Business | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Neighborhood Shopping | 0.1148 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Restricted Retail | 0.1148 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Industrial | — | — | 40 ft | No |
| Waterfront General Business District | 0.4 ac | — | 25 ft | No |
| Mixed Use | — | — | — | No |
| Waterfront | 0.4 ac | — | 25 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. No local STR ordinance found as of Jun 2026; renting an entire dwelling as a primary residence is permitted under existing zoning. Standard village codes apply.
Good to know
- UtilityCon Edison territory.
- Building dept(914) 631-3668
- Last reviewed2026-06-08
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $242–$318/sq ft - see the full cost to build a house in Tarrytown, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Tarrytown 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) 631-3668 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.