Erie County
Village of Hamburg, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of Hamburg run from a 0.14-acre minimum in TVR Traditional Village Residential up to 0.17 acres in SFR Single-Family Residential, across 8 zoning districts in all. 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) 649-4501 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Hamburg →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFR Single-Family Residential | 0.17 ac | 25 / 6 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| TVR Traditional Village Residential | 0.14 ac | 25 / 6 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| LCR Limited Commercial Residential | 0.14 ac | 15 / 6 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Special permit |
| Village Center Commercial District | 0.14 ac | 0 / 0 / 20 ft | 55 ft | No |
| Neighborhood Commercial Corridor District | 0.14 ac | 0 / 10 / 25 ft | 35 ft | Special permit |
| Gateway Commercial District | 0.23 ac | 0 / 15 / 25 ft | 35 ft | Special permit |
| Mixed Use Redevelopment District | 0.46 ac | 0 / 15 / 35 ft | 40 ft | No |
| Mixed Use Industrial District | 0.46 ac | 0 / 15 / 35 ft | 40 ft | No |
Village Center Commercial District - There is a minimum building height here as well as a maximum: a multifamily or non-residential building must reach at least 30 ft and two storeys, and may then go to 40 ft and three storeys or 55 ft and four.
- For a non-residential use the only area control is a 7,500 sq ft cap on the footprint of a primary structure
- A zero side yard is not only allowed but encouraged where the principal building may abut its neighbour
- The front yard for a non-residential use is a build-to band of 0 to 10 ft rather than a minimum
- A structure originally built for residential purposes keeps the front yard and entrance of the original building whatever it is used for now
- The side and rear yards shown are the smaller of a pair, and the larger applies to a non-residential use adjacent to a residential use or district
Neighborhood Commercial Corridor District - The lot minimum depends on the use: a non-residential use needs 9,000 sq ft on a 45 ft width where a house needs 6,000 sq ft on the same width.
- The 50% cap is on gross impervious surface rather than building footprint
- A primary non-residential structure is separately capped at 7,500 sq ft of footprint, and that cap, not the coverage percentage, is what limits a large-format building
- The front yard for a non-residential use is a build-to band of 0 to 30 ft rather than a minimum
- A structure originally built for residential purposes keeps the front yard and entrance of the original building whatever it is used for now
- The side and rear yards shown are the smaller of a pair, and the larger applies to a non-residential use adjacent to a residential use or district
Gateway Commercial District - The lot minimum depends on the use: a non-residential use needs 15,000 sq ft where a house needs 10,000 sq ft.
- The 50% cap is on gross impervious surface rather than building footprint
- A primary non-residential structure is separately capped at 7,500 sq ft of footprint, and that cap, not the coverage percentage, is what limits a large-format building
- The front yard for a non-residential use is a build-to band of 0 to 30 ft rather than a minimum
- A structure originally built for residential purposes keeps the front yard and entrance of the original building whatever it is used for now
- The side and rear yards shown are the smaller of a pair, and the larger applies to a non-residential use adjacent to a residential use or district
Mixed Use Redevelopment District - A primary non-residential structure is capped at 10,000 sq ft of footprint, on top of the 40% cap, which is on gross impervious surface rather than building footprint.
- The front yard for a non-residential use is a build-to band of 0 to 30 ft rather than a minimum
- A structure originally built for residential purposes keeps the front yard and entrance of the original building whatever it is used for now
- The side and rear yards shown are the smaller of a pair, and the larger applies to a non-residential use adjacent to a residential use or district
- Accessory structures take 5 ft, rising to 10 ft on the same test
Mixed Use Industrial District - The 40% cap shown is on gross impervious surface rather than building footprint, and the front yard for a non-residential use is a build-to band of 0 to 30 ft rather than a minimum.
- The district sets no cap on the footprint of a primary non-residential structure
- A structure originally built for residential purposes keeps the front yard and entrance of the original building whatever it is used for now
- The side and rear yards shown are the smaller of a pair, and the larger applies to a non-residential use adjacent to a residential use or district
- Accessory structures take 5 ft, rising to 10 ft on the same test
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Zoning codeVillage of Hamburg Zoning, Ch. 250, Articles 20, 21 and 22, and § 250-23.15.
- Building dept(716) 649-4501
- Last reviewed2026-09-10
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $204–$268/sq ft - see the full cost to build a house in Hamburg, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Hamburg are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-09-10) 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) 649-4501 before relying on any number. Source: the Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset.