We read this municipality’s code, but parts of our finding still need confirming. Treat it as a starting point and confirm with the code office.
West Bloomfield lists accessory apartments as a permitted use in its R-2 district (§140-22D). We found no size or other standards for them. A 2026 zoning amendment isn’t in the online code yet, so ask the town which version applies.
The code lists an accessory apartment as an allowed use, but in a limited form or with few written standards.
Whether any of this applies to your lot depends on your zoning district and your property.
The rules we found
| What the code says | Limited apartment allowed |
|---|---|
| Detached (backyard) unit | Likely not: one principal building per lot in AG, R-1, R-2 (§140-118A) |
| Inside or attached | Accessory apartments are a listed permitted use in R-2 (§140-22D) and on second floors in MU (§140-29D); no standards found |
| Size limit | Not applicable |
| Bedrooms | Not applicable |
| Owner must live on site | Not applicable |
| How approval works | Listed as a permitted use; the permit steps were not confirmed |
| Other rules | A 2026 zoning amendment (L.L. No. 4-2026, adopted 2026-09-21) is not in the online code yet; ask the town which version applies. |
Code section: §140-22D (R-2) and §140-29D (MU) accessory apartments; §140-118A one principal building per lot
What we’re still confirming
- §140-29D and §140-118A full text (search snippets only)
- L.L. No. 4-2026 (adopted 2026-09-21, not codified online)
- Any size or occupancy standards
Before you spend money on drawings
- Confirm the Town of West Bloomfield governs your lot: it should be the municipality on your property tax bill.
- Find your zoning district on the municipal zoning map; the rules above can differ by district.
- Call or write the code office with your address and what you’re picturing, and ask for the answer and the code section in writing.
- On septic or a well? Ask the NYS Department of Health’s Geneva District Office (315-789-3030) whether the system can serve an extra bedroom. On public sewer? Ask your sewer district.
Our guides explain the approval process, site and utility checks and what an ADU costs.
Sources
General information, not legal advice. The Town of West Bloomfield decides what can be built on your property.