Westchester County
Town of Yorktown, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Yorktown? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Yorktown runs 25 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.0505 to 15 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 | 3.6731 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| One-Family Residential | 4.5914 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| One-Family Residential | 1.8365 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| One-Family Residential | 0.9183 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Two-Family Residential | 0.2296 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| One-Family Residential | 0.2296 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| One-Family Residential | 0.4591 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Multi-Family Residential | 0.0833 ac | — | 40 ft | As of right |
| Age-Oriented Community | 15 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Continuous Care | — | — | — | As of right |
| Senior Citizens Development | 0.0505 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Research Laboratory and Office | — | — | 45 ft | No |
| Planned Retail Business | — | — | 30 ft | No |
| Local Retail Business | — | — | 35 ft | No |
| Commercial Hamlet Center | — | — | 35 ft | No |
| Highway Commercial | — | — | 35 ft | No |
| General Commercial | — | — | 35 ft | No |
| Country Commercial Business District | — | — | — | No |
| Commercial Recreation | 0.2296 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Commercial Regional Center | 1.8365 ac | — | 45 ft | No |
| Office District | — | — | 45 ft | No |
| Transitional Zone | — | — | — | As of right |
| Light Industrial Park District | 10 ac | — | — | No |
| Light Industrial District | 10 ac | — | — | No |
| Planned Interchange District | 10 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) 962-5722
- Last reviewed2026-06-08
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Zoning figures for Town of Yorktown 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) 962-5722 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.