ADU rules for North Tonawanda
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for North Tonawanda, NY
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# of Properties
11,878
Owner-occupied
80%
Zoning districts
54
Avg Home Value
$102,049
Median Lot Size
0.19 acres
Avg Income
$73,865
Residential Types:
11,878 housing units
Single Family
79%
2-3 Family
9%
Apts (4+ units)
4%
Other
8%
Zoning Districts:
12,654 parcels · 54 districts
R1-2
49%(6,156)
R-2
30%(3,783)
02
5%(575)
R-C
3%(335)
Other
14%(1,805)
ADU Rules
What can you build in North Tonawanda, NY?
North Tonawanda, NY follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Max Units
- –0 ADUs per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –1 space per ADU; no minimum in D-1/D-2; parking must be on the same lot in R districts and not in a required front yard.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU renting prohibited; only employees of the tenant or owner may reside as a condition of employment.
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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