Residential height limits typically 35 feet or 2.5 stories in Broome County towns. Binghamton downtown commercial allows taller with site plan review. Accessory structures capped at 15-20 ft in most town codes.
Binghamton Zoning (Code Ch. 410) sets residential height at 35 ft / 2.5 stories in R-1/R-2. Downtown Central Business District allows up to 120 ft with site-plan review. Vestal and Union residential districts cap at 35 ft; commercial up to 45 ft. Accessory structures (sheds, detached garages) generally capped at 15-20 ft. Height is measured from average grade to mean roof height (ridge + eave / 2) per NY UC. Flag poles, chimneys, and antennas usually exempt up to 10 ft above height limit. Variances require ZBA under NY Town Law §267-b.
Exceeding height without variance: stop-work order plus $250-$1,000/day and potential removal at owner cost.
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