Albany County
City of Watervliet, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the City of Watervliet? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the city code. City of Watervliet runs 10 zoning districts governing what you can build and where. Short-term rentals - see local ordinance here. Use the district figures below to size up a parcel before you buy, then confirm the specifics with the building department.
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | — | — | — | No |
| Light Industrial | — | — | — | No |
| Mixed Use 1 | — | — | — | special-use-permit |
| Mixed Use 2 | — | — | — | special-use-permit |
| Planned Mixed Use District | — | — | — | special-use-permit |
| Residential 1 | — | — | — | As of right |
| Residential 1A | — | — | — | As of right |
| Residential 2 | — | — | — | As of right |
| Residential 3 | — | — | — | As of right |
| Waterfront Conservation | — | — | — | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Local Law No. 3-2025, codified at Chapter 176, Article V (effective Sep 4, 2025), requires registry filing with Code Enforcement before operating any STR. Annual fees: $250/building + $100/unit.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Building dept(518) 270-3800
- Last reviewed2026-06-15
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Zoning figures for City of Watervliet are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-06-15) and provided for decision-support only - not legal, engineering, or architectural advice. Setback and dimensional standards often carry conditions and exceptions; verify with the building department at (518) 270-3800 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.