ADU rules for New Rochelle
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for New Rochelle, NY
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# of Properties
15,280
Owner-occupied
80%
Zoning districts
54
Avg Home Value
$935,269
Median Lot Size
0.23 acres
Avg Income
$171,637
Residential Types:
15,280 housing units
2-3 Family
86%
Apts (4+ units)
9%
Other
4%
Zoning Districts:
15,795 parcels · 54 districts
R1-10A
18%(2,869)
R2-7
18%(2,854)
R1-15
14%(2,183)
R1-7.5
10%(1,646)
Other
40%(6,243)
ADU Rules
What can you build in New Rochelle, NY?
New Rochelle, 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 general owner occupancy requirement for ADUs.
Parking
- –ADUs are not listed in the Schedule of Off-Street Parking; minimum parking is determined case-by-case by the Building Official with Planning Board guidance.
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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ADU rules in other New York municipalities
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
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