Building Setbacks & Zoning in Richmond County, NY (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated Richmond County, New York.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Richmond County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Setback Rules

Staten Island setbacks follow NYC Zoning Resolution Article II; R1-R3 districts require 15-foot front yards and 5-8 foot side yards.

Setback requirements by zoning district

Some Restrictions

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Structure Height Limits

NYC Zoning Resolution limits residential heights to 35 feet in R1-R3 districts and 55 feet at base in R4-R5 per ZR Section 23-631.

Height limits in Staten Island residential zones

Some Restrictions

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Lot Coverage Limits

Staten Island lot coverage capped at 30-55 percent in most residential zones per NYC Zoning Resolution Section 23-141.

Lot coverage limits and Floor Area Ratio

Some Restrictions

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