Yonkers, NY

8 zoning districts · Population 211,569

B

Neighborhood Business and Apartment Houses, Medium-Density

This district allows for neighborhood business uses along with medium-density apartment houses, fostering mixed-use environments at a local scale.

Height: 35 ft Min Lot: 5,000 sqft 2 permitted uses
CB

Central Business

This district is for central business activities, often with higher density and mixed-use potential, serving as a commercial hub for the city.

Height: 50 ft FAR: 6 Min Lot: 0 sqft 4 permitted uses
D-MX

Mixed-Use District

This district features a high concentration of commercial, residential, and institutional developments in the downtown area, encouraging ground-floor commercial uses to activate the street-level environment.

Height: 66 ft 3 permitted uses
I

Industry

This district is designated for industrial uses, with residences generally excluded, supporting manufacturing, warehousing, and related activities.

3 permitted uses
L-MX

Ludlow Mixed-Use District

This district combines industrial, commercial, and residential uses, centered around the Ludlow Metro-North train station, supporting existing light industrial uses while encouraging mixed-use and residential buildings to create a vibrant, transit-oriented district.

Height: 65 ft 3 permitted uses
M

Apartment Houses, Medium-Density

This district is designated for medium-density apartment houses, accommodating multi-family residential developments.

Height: 65 ft Min Lot: 5,000 sqft 1 permitted uses
S-50

Detached Single-Family Dwellings on 50-Foot Lots

This district is primarily for detached single-family residences on lots with a minimum width of 50 feet, aiming to maintain a low-density residential character.

1 permitted uses
T

Two-Family Dwellings on 50-Foot Lots

This district is primarily for two-family residences on lots with a minimum width of 50 feet, allowing for a slightly higher residential density than single-family districts.

Height: 35 ft Min Lot: 5,000 sqft 1 permitted uses