

ADUs are allowed in Village Of AlexanderTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Village Of Alexander, NY
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
140
Owner-occupied
42%
Avg Home Value
$162,786
Median Lot Size
0.52 acres
Avg Income
$74,392
Residential Types:
146 housing units
2-3 Family
93%
Apts (4+ units)
7%
ADU Rules
What can you build in Village Of Alexander, NY?
Village Of Alexander, 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
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; parking spaces must be at least 9 ft by 18 ft; front-yard driveways limited to 1/4 of the front yard; driveways serving off-street parking must be ≥50 ft from street intersections; Commercial District may substitute off-street spaces with on-street spaces with Planning Board approval.
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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