Albany County
Town of New Scotland, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of New Scotland? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of New Scotland runs 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Hamlet | — | — | — | No |
| Commercial | — | — | — | No |
| Development Area | — | — | — | As of right |
| Hamlet Center | — | — | — | As of right |
| Hamlet Expansion | — | — | — | As of right |
| Industrial | — | — | — | No |
| Medium Density Residential | — | — | — | As of right |
| Mixed Economic Development Distr | — | — | — | As of right |
| Residential - 2 Acre | — | — | — | As of right |
| Residential Agricultural | — | — | — | As of right |
| Residential Forestry | — | — | — | No |
| Residential Hamlet | — | — | — | As of right |
| Residential Senior Citizen Distr | — | — | — | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No local STR ordinance found as of Jun 2026. Hosts are subject to the 2025 NYS statewide STR registry law only.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Building dept(518) 439-9153
- Last reviewed2026-06-15
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Zoning figures for Town of New Scotland 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) 439-9153 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.