Yonkers residential building heights generally 30-35 ft or 2.5 stories in R-1/R-2, up to 40-45 ft in denser R-3/R-4 districts. Mixed-use BMX/MGI districts allow higher limits.
Yonkers Zoning Ordinance Chapter 43 sets maximum building heights per district. Detached single-family zones (R-1, R-2) typically cap at 30-35 ft or 2.5 stories. R-3 permits up to 35-40 ft or 3 stories. R-4/R-5 apartment districts up to 45-55 ft. Mixed-use waterfront districts (BMX, MGI) may permit substantial high-rise development under master plan approvals. Height is measured from average grade to roof midpoint (pitched) or parapet (flat). Accessory structures generally limited to 12-15 ft.
Exceeding height: stop-work orders, variance requirement or reduction of structure.
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