Albany County
Village of Colonie, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Village of Colonie? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the village code. Village of Colonie runs 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation/Residential | — | — | — | No |
| Commercial A | — | — | — | No |
| Commercial B | — | — | — | No |
| Commercial D | — | — | — | No |
| Residential A | — | — | — | As of right |
| Residential B | — | — | — | As of right |
| Residential C | — | — | — | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Village of Colonie requires a short-term rental permit and annual registry update per Village Building Department requirements. Specific local law number unconfirmed; verify at (518) 869-7562.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Building dept(518) 869-7562
- Last reviewed2026-06-15
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Zoning figures for Village of Colonie 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) 869-7562 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.