New York Zoning & Land Use Laws
Zoning regulations, ADU laws, short-term rental rules, and land use policies for New York. Source-cited from state legislation and municipal codes.
Total Cities
62
Total Counties
62
ADU State Law
No state law
Lot Split Law
No state law
Cottage Food Law
Yes
Cities With Data
5
Cottage Food Law
New York Cottage Food Law (Agriculture and Markets Law Article 5-A, effective 2020): Allows home-based food businesses to sell directly to consumers without a state license. No annual revenue cap. Allowed products: non-potentially-hazardous foods including baked goods, jams, jellies, candy, dried pasta, granola, roasted nuts. Prohibited: products requiring refrigeration, meat, poultry, seafood. Sales permitted at farmers markets, roadside stands, fairs, from home. Labels must include producer name, address, food allergens, and 'Made in a home kitchen. This product was not made in a licensed food establishment.' New York expanded cottage food to include direct online sales with in-person delivery in 2021. NYC and other municipalities may have additional local requirements.
New York Cities with Zoning Data
Source: New York State Legislature. Last verified April 3, 2026. View source