Erie County
Town of Wales, NY: zoning for new construction
The Town of Wales sets a residential minimum of about 3 acres in Residential District, one of its 1 zoning district. No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. 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) 652-0589 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Wales →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential District | 3 ac | 75 / 20 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. The Town of Wales has no local short-term rental law. That is not the same as permission, so confirm with the building department before counting on the use.
Conditions the code attaches:
- New York State's 2025 short-term rental registry requires every host in the state to register the unit, here through the Erie County registry.
- Confirm with the town building department at (716) 652-0589 before listing.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Zoning codeTown of Wales, Zoning, Chapter 200, with its Schedule of Area, Lot and Bulk Requirements, amended 11-9-1994 by L.L. 2-1994 and 4-9-1997 by L.L. 2-1997.
- Building dept(716) 652-0589
- Last reviewed2026-09-16
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $204–$268/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $14,295 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Wales, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Wales are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-09-16) 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) 652-0589 before relying on any number. Source: the Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset.