Zoning board approves Elm Ridge addition despite 0.33 FAR

May 5, 2026

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an addition at Elm Ridge Drive that raises the home's FAR to 0.33 (allowed 0.30) after the applicant reduced the project by about 500 square feet and the board found the five‑factor test satisfied. The vote was unanimous.

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The New Rochelle Zoning Board of Appeals on May 5 approved a homeowners’ request to add living space at an Elm Ridge Drive property, authorizing a floor‑area‑ratio (FAR) variance that will raise the home’s FAR from 0.20 to 0.33, above the 0.30 maximum allowed.

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