Amherst, New York

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Planning and Zoning for Amherst, NY

Largest Zones in Amherst, NY

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Amherst in NY divides the city’s real estate into zones differentiated according to land use and building regulations.

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Amherst, NY?

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking67.64%42410.93
    Parking garage or lot67.64%42410.93
    Industrial88.61%55560.80
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)6.94%4351.47
    Storage and warehouses9.94%6232.70
    Manufacturing9.28%5816.25
    Contractors office0.70%439.26
    General industrial88.61%55560.80
    Residential67.98%42624.56
    Accessory dwelling unit77.94%48869.27
    Multi family dwelling9.93%6227.42
    Dwellings (unspecified)10.59%6637.64
    Single family dwelling62.18%38988.17
    Communal housing67.98%42624.56
    Mechanical88.61%55560.80
    Utility structures88.61%55560.80
    Communication towers88.61%55560.80
    Agriculture17.89%11216.29
    Agricultural and hunting17.89%11216.29
    Other30.11%18877.46
    Signage87.98%55164.81
    Accessory88.61%55560.80
    Uncategorized26.78%16789.91
    Multiple30.11%18877.46
    Retail4.51%2828.46
    Professional services12.76%8002.13
    General retail13.31%8346.45
    Personal services26.25%16461.22
    Eating and drinking establishments9.70%6080.09
    Restricted retail4.51%2828.46
    Community88.66%55592.88
    Schools and universities87.41%54811.81
    Medical14.64%9179.31
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure13.70%8591.60
    Public, quasi-public, and government88.66%55592.88
    Lodging4.03%2529.24
    Bed & breakfast62.13%38956.09
    Hotel/motel4.03%2529.24
    Commercial5.74%3601.97
    Professional office12.55%7867.80
    Entertainment25.19%15793.36
    Non-retail sales7.52%4717.00
    Automobile related uses5.08%3187.16
    General commercial7.14%4475.22
    Research and laboratory facilities5.74%3601.97