ADU rules for Town Of Somerset
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Town Of Somerset, NY
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# of Properties
16
Zoning districts
5
Zoning Districts:
92 parcels · 5 districts
04
61%(56)
02
34%(31)
03
3%(3)
06
1%(1)
Other
1%(1)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Town Of Somerset, NY?
Town Of Somerset, 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
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy required for ADUs
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; no max; parking required when adding an ADU; existing buildings aren’t required to add parking unless enlarged or changed to a more intensive use; spaces must be 9 ft x 20 ft.
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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