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

3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Westchester County, New York.

Verified from official government sources

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

Setback Rules

All building setbacks are set by municipal zoning. Westchester County has no countywide setback ordinance.

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Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Structure Height Limits

Height limits are municipal. Typical Westchester single-family limits range from 30-35 ft. No countywide height rule.

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Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Lot Coverage Limits

Lot coverage limits are set by each Westchester municipality through its zoning code. No county-level coverage rule.

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Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Building Setbacks & Zoning by City in Westchester County

4 cities in Westchester County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

YonkersPop. 211,569

3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules

New RochellePop. 79,726

3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules

Mount VernonPop. 73,893

3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules

White PlainsPop. 59,599

3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules

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