ADUs are allowed in Town Of GorhamTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Town Of Gorham, NY
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# of Parcels
2,635
Zoning districts
11
Avg Parcel Value
$377,921
Median Parcel Size
0.84 acres
Zoning Districts:
2,606 parcels · 11 districts
02
66%(1,713)
01
22%(576)
04
9%(243)
03
1%(34)
Other
2%(40)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Town Of Gorham, NY?
Town Of Gorham, 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: Special Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum area is the lesser of 800 sq ft or 35% of the principal dwelling’s total floor area
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal dwelling or ADU
Parking
- –3 off-street spaces per ADU; no maximum stated; exceptions: no new driveway access to street; Planning Board may require screening/planting; for existing structures, if adequate off-street parking is physically impossible, parking provisions do not apply.
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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