

ADUs are allowed in City Of BataviaTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for City Of Batavia, NY
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# of Properties
4,849
Owner-occupied
67%
Zoning districts
1
Avg Home Value
$153,304
Median Lot Size
0.18 acres
Avg Income
$64,694
Residential Types:
4,930 housing units
2-3 Family
96%
Apts (4+ units)
4%
Zoning Districts:
2 parcels · 1 district
R-
100%(2)
ADU Rules
What can you build in City Of Batavia, NY?
City Of Batavia, NY follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Special Permit
- –Detached ADU: Not permitted
Owner Occupancy
- –ADUs allowed only in owner-occupied single-family residences.
Parking
- –1 space per ADU; max not stated; exceptions: ADUs require special use permit in R-1; garages may not be converted; Planning and Development Committee may reduce parking for dwelling units under 1,000 sq ft where warranted
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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