Wayne County, New York
Village of Palmyra is a village in Wayne County, New York. Village of Palmyra adopts its own zoning, so inside its limits Village of Palmyra’s rules apply, not the county’s. 10 rules below are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked, most recently on November 12, 2026. Rules for unincorporated land are on the Wayne County page.
Land inside Palmyra village (Wayne County), Chapter 200 Zoning
“the village board of the village of palmyra in the county of wayne, under the authority of the village law of the state of new york, hereby ordains, enacts and publishes as follows.”
Zoning districts in Palmyra village (R-1, R-2, commercial districts, overlays; zoning map linked on village site)
“§ 200-13. residence 1 (r-1) districts. a. purpose. in addition to the general purposes of this chapter, this section is to provide for the development and quiet enjoyment of low-density residential use in suitable areas.”
Residence 1 (R-1) district, Palmyra village
minimum lot area without central water and sewer: 30000 square feet · minimum lot area with central water and sewer: 9600 square feet
“e. lot area requirements. (1) minimum lot area requirements: (a) without central water and sewer: 30,000 square feet. (b) with central water and sewer: 9,600 square feet.”
“e. lot area requirements. (1) minimum lot area required: 8,000 square feet. [amended 4-8-1974 by l.l. no. 3-1974] (2) minimum lot area per family required: 2,500 square feet.”
Residence 1 (R-1) district, Palmyra village
front yard minimum depth: 30 feet · rear yard minimum depth: 30 feet
“(a) for interior lots: both sides, 22 feet; one side, 10 feet. (b) for corner lots: street side, 14 feet; interior side, 10 feet. (3) rear yard, minimum depth: 30 feet.”
“(1) front yards, minimum depth: 30 feet. (2) side yards, minimum width: [amended 4-8-1974 by l.l. no. 3-1974] (a) for interior lots: both sides 22 feet; one side, 10 feet.”
Residence 1 (R-1) district, Palmyra village
maximum lot coverage: <= 20 percent
“g. lot coverage. maximum lot coverage permitted: 20%. h. yard requirements. (1) front yard, minimum depth: 30 feet.”
“g. lot coverage. maximum lot coverage permitted: 25%. h. yard requirements. (1) front yards, minimum depth: 30 feet.”
Residence 1 (R-1) district, Palmyra village
maximum height of structure: <= 50 feet · maximum height of building: <= 30 feet
“i. height limitations. (1) maximum height of structure: 50 feet. (2) maximum height of building: 30 feet.”
“i. height limitations. (1) maximum height of structure: 50 feet. (2) maximum height of building: 30 feet.”
We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Village of Palmyra or Wayne County directly.
Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.
Unanswered questions are usually a sign that Village of Palmyra publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Wayne County’s page lists the county offices to call.
Off-grid gear
Going off-grid in Village of Palmyra means bringing your own water and power. The kit we’d start with:
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