Westchester County
Village of Port Chester, NY: zoning for new construction
The Village of Port Chester sets a residential minimum of about 0.11 acres in Two-Family Residential District, one of its 16 zoning districts. No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. Power here is Con Edison territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (914) 939-5203 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Port Chester →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Character District 3 | — | 10 / 10 / 6 ft | — | Occupancy restricted |
| Character District 3 R20 | 0.46 ac | 40 / 15 / 40 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Character District 3 R7 | 0.17 ac | 30 / 5 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Character District 3 R5 | 0.11 ac | 25 / 8 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Character District 4 | — | 3 / 7 / 3 ft | — | No |
| Character District 4 Mixed Use | — | 0 / 0 / 3 ft | — | No |
| Character District 5 | — | 0 / 0 / - ft | — | No |
| Character District 5 Waterfront | — | 0 / 12 / 25 ft | — | No |
| Character District 5 Transit | — | 0 / 0 / - ft | — | No |
| Character District 6 | — | 0 / 0 / - ft | — | No |
| Character District 6 Transit | — | 0 / 0 / - ft | — | No |
| Special District - Planned Residential Development | — | — | — | No |
| Special District - Planned Mixed Use | — | — | — | No |
| Civic District | — | 0 / 0 / 0 ft | — | No |
| C1 District | — | 3 / 7 / 3 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Two-Family Residential District | 0.11 ac | 20 / 8 / 30 ft | 30 ft | No |
Special District - Planned Residential Development - SD-PRD has no fixed dimensional standards: each planned residential development's standards are set project by project in its own certified Development Parcel Plan under Article 5.
- Under § 345-506A, special districts are for parcels that cannot meet a standard character district's requirements because of size, use or configuration, and are to be used sparingly.
Special District - Planned Mixed Use - SD-PMU has no fixed dimensional standards: each planned mixed use development's standards are set project by project in its own certified Development Parcel Plan under Article 5.
- Under § 345-506A, special districts are for parcels that cannot meet a standard character district's requirements because of size, use or configuration, and are to be used sparingly.
Civic District - The front yard has a maximum as well as a minimum: it may take up no more than 50 ft of lot depth. A principal building may rise no more than 20 ft above the maximum height of any adjacent character district (Table 345.405.B).
Short-term rentals
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. The Village of Port Chester has no local short-term rental law, and that is not the same as permission. Confirm with the building department before counting on the use.
Conditions the code attaches:
- Standard village zoning and building codes still apply.
- The Westchester County hotel occupancy tax of 3% applies to short-term stays.
- Building department: (914) 939-5203.
Good to know
- UtilityCon Edison territory.
- Zoning codeVillage of Port Chester Code, Chapter 345 Zoning, a form-based character district code, § 345-405 Building and lot standards
- Building dept(914) 939-5203
- Last reviewed2026-08-26
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $242–$318/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $109,306 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Port Chester, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Port Chester are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-08-26) 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 (914) 939-5203 before relying on any number. Source: the Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset.