N-3R

Residential

Buffalo, Erie County, New York

This zone addresses residential areas adjoining the centers of Buffalo's streetcar neighborhoods, generally defined by moderately compact residential blocks, which occasionally include small mixed-use buildings.

40 ft

Max Building Height

1,800 sqft

Minimum Lot Size

80%

Max Impervious Cover

5 ft

Front Setback

Development Standards

Max Building Height 40 ft
Minimum Lot Size 1,800 sqft
Max Impervious Cover 80%
Front Setback 5 ft
Rear Setback 15 ft
Side Setback 3 ft

Parking

No minimum off-street parking requirements citywide. Bicycle parking and accessible parking requirements apply. Neighborhood Shops require a special use permit.

Buffalo Location

Permitted Uses

13 uses permitted in N-3R

Use Category
Assembly (Special Use Permit) Civic
Civic Building Civic
Community Gardens Civic
Public Safety Facilities (Special Use Permit) Civic
Bed & Breakfast (Special Use Permit) Commercial
Market Gardens Commercial
Neighborhood Shops (Special Use Permit) Commercial
Attached House Residential
Carriage House Residential
Detached House Residential
Multiple Unit Dwellings (3 or more) Residential
One-family & Two-family Dwellings Residential
Stacked Units (Multi-unit dwellings) Residential

Need a Zoning Variance in Buffalo?

Navigating N-3R requirements? Connect with a local land use attorney who understands Buffalo's zoning code to discuss your parcel and development plans.