Erie County
Village of Springville, NY: zoning for new construction
The Village of Springville sets a residential minimum of about 0.2 acres in R-8.5 Residence District, one of its 6 zoning districts. Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Power here is National Grid territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (716) 592-4936 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Springville →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-8.5 Residence District | 0.2 ac | 25 / 10 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| R-6 Residence District | 0.2 ac | 20 / 10 / 25 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| RM Residence District (Multiple) | 0.2 ac | 20 / 15 / 25 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| B-1 Village Business District | — | - / - / 20 ft | 40 ft | No |
| VI Village Industry District | 0.46 ac | 25 / - / 20 ft | 40 ft | No |
| CIP Commercial-Industrial Park | 0.92 ac | 50 / 25 / 25 ft | 50 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Short-term rentals are regulated under Article XXI of the Village Code. Confirm the current permit and registration requirements with the Village before listing.
Conditions the code attaches:
- New York State's 2025 short-term rental registry, Ch. 99 of the Laws of 2025, requires every host to register the unit regardless of local law
- Confirm with the village at (716) 592-4936 before listing
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Zoning codeVillage of Springville Zoning Ch. 200, Attachments 4, 5 and 6, Tables of Dimensional Regulations; Residence table amended 11-17-2025 by L.L. No. 6-2025
- Building dept(716) 592-4936
- Last reviewed2026-08-06
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $204–$268/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $1,063 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Springville, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Springville are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-08-06) and provided for decision-support only - not legal, engineering, or architectural advice. Setback and dimensional standards often carry conditions and exceptions; verify with the building department at (716) 592-4936 before relying on any number. Source: the Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset.