Buffalo Zoning
N-3R Zone in Buffalo, NY
N-3R zoning district rules in Buffalo, NY. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
Residential District
The N-3R zone in Buffalo, NY is a residential district.
Parking Requirements
Single-family: 1–2 off-street parking spaces per single-family dwelling. Buffalo's older neighborhoods often have detached garages in rear yards — a common Buffalo feature. Snow storage is a practical consideration given lake-effect snow. Multi-family: 0.5–1 space per unit. Buffalo Green Code reduced parking minimums citywide to reflect transit access and walkability goals.
Source: Buffalo Green Code (Unified Development Ordinance, 2017); NY Zoning Law. Last verified April 6, 2026. View source
Last updated: April 6, 2026