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Amherst, New York

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21st Apr 2026
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Planning and Zoning for Amherst, NY

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Amherst, New York?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Amherst, New York as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(sq. m)

    Parking
    57.92%36320.38
    Parking garage or lot57.92%36320.38
    Industrial
    79.39%49784.47
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)7.04%4411.38
    Storage and warehouses10.41%6526.95
    Manufacturing9.75%6111.45
    Contractors office0.70%441.77
    General industrial79.39%49784.47
    Residential
    90.67%56853.67
    Accessory dwelling unit59.89%37551.62
    Multi family dwelling11.69%7331.18
    Dwellings (unspecified)16.22%10172.35
    Single family dwelling69.75%43734.46
    Communal housing59.75%37466.93
    Mechanical
    96.65%60606.37
    Utility structures90.40%56683.99
    Communication towers96.65%60606.37
    Agriculture
    17.87%11206.05
    Agricultural and hunting17.87%11206.05
    Other
    80.91%50733.51
    Signage70.40%44145.23
    Accessory72.53%45477.95
    Uncategorized27.25%17089.13
    Multiple37.98%23815.25
    Retail
    22.00%13794.27
    Professional services19.49%12218.54
    General retail21.52%13496.91
    Personal services10.25%6426.59
    Eating and drinking establishments20.73%13000.80
    Restricted retail4.65%2915.95
    Community
    96.65%60606.37
    Schools and universities37.23%23346.13
    Medical25.61%16060.93
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure11.81%7407.91
    Public, quasi-public, and government96.65%60606.37
    Lodging
    73.92%46349.25
    Bed & breakfast62.03%38895.12
    Hotel/motel14.74%9243.87
    Commercial
    37.79%23696.22
    Professional office11.62%7289.06
    Entertainment31.58%19800.70
    Non-retail sales7.95%4982.62
    Automobile related uses6.43%4032.80
    General commercial12.87%8072.04
    Research and laboratory facilities6.49%4069.67

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