ADU rules for Town Of Forestburgh
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Town Of Forestburgh, NY
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# of Properties
1,379
Owner-occupied
16%
Zoning districts
6
Avg Home Value
$210,403
Median Lot Size
1.13 acres
Avg Income
$133,131
Residential Types:
1,379 housing units
2-3 Family
36%
Apts (4+ units)
34%
Other
29%
Zoning Districts:
1,515 parcels · 6 districts
RR
58%(876)
PDD
27%(411)
RC
12%(179)
B3
2%(24)
Other
2%(25)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Town Of Forestburgh, NY?
Town Of Forestburgh, 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
Parking
- –2 spaces per dwelling unit; Planning Board may reduce up to 50% as a special use with a reserved area for future parking; off-street parking may be provided on the same lot or within 500 feet walking distance
Rental Restrictions
- –ADUs cannot be established or rented under current code.
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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