Columbia County
Town of Livingston, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Livingston? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Livingston runs 7 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 1 to 7 acres depending on the district. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Home District | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Hamlet Development Residential | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Low Density Residential | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Conservation District | 7 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Commercial | 1 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Agricultural/Light Industrial | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Light Commercial | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No local STR ordinance found as of Jun 2026. Columbia County occupancy tax applies. Town has no STR-specific permit or registration requirement.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codetownoflivingston.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Zoning_Book_2022.pdf
- Building dept(518) 851-9441
- Last reviewed2026-06-02
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Zoning figures for Town of Livingston are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-06-02) 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) 851-9441 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.