ADU rules for Town Of Bolton
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Town Of Bolton, NY
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# of Parcels
3,654
Zoning districts
13
Avg Parcel Value
$572,317
Median Parcel Size
1.25 acres
Zoning Districts:
3,624 parcels · 13 districts
RL-3
22%(781)
RM-1.3
18%(650)
RCL-3
10%(363)
RCM-1.3
9%(325)
Other
42%(1,505)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Town Of Bolton, NY?
Town Of Bolton, 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
- –Owner-occupancy not required.
Parking
- –2 spaces per dwelling unit; no ADU-specific standard; off-street parking may be waived in lieu of landscaping or a Town Board fee; spaces must be on the same lot and generally in the side or rear yard unless permitted by the Planning Board.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU (guest cottage) is not for rent or hire; no occupancy fee or other consideration; shall not qualify as a short-term rental.
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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