ADUs are allowed in BeaconTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Beacon, NY
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# of Properties
4,418
Owner-occupied
68%
Zoning districts
23
Avg Home Value
$467,841
Median Lot Size
0.17 acres
Avg Income
$108,520
Residential Types:
4,418 housing units
2-3 Family
85%
Apts (4+ units)
11%
Other
4%
Zoning Districts:
4,652 parcels · 23 districts
R1-5
32%(1,494)
R1-7.5
21%(960)
R1-10
17%(769)
CMS
5%(248)
Other
25%(1,181)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Beacon, NY?
Beacon, NY follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Max Units
- –Single-family: max 1 ADU/lot (internal or in accessory building).
- –Duplex/multifamily: ADUs not permitted.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy one dwelling unit on the lot.
Parking
- –0 spaces minimum; max varies by district: CMS/L/WD = 1 space per dwelling unit; R1/RD/LI/HI/WP/FCD/GB/T2 = 3 spaces per dwelling unit; no minimums citywide in CMS/L/WD; Planning Board may determine within the allowed range when parking is proposed
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (<30 days) prohibited for both detached and internal ADUs.
ADU State Law
What can you build in New York?
- –New York does not have a statewide ADU law; all ADU rules are set by individual municipalities.
- –ADUs may also be referenced as "accessory apartments" or "accessory living units," and definitions are not standardized statewide.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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ADU rules in other New York municipalities
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