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Town of New Lebanon, NY: zoning for new construction

8 districts Min lot 0.69–5 ac NYSEG

Thinking about building in the Town of New Lebanon? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of New Lebanon runs 8 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.69 to 5 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
Rural Agricultural (5-acre) 5 ac — 35 ft As of right
Rural Agricultural (2-acre) 2 ac — 35 ft As of right
Rural Agricultural (1-acre) 1 ac — 35 ft As of right
Commercial 0.69 ac — 40 ft No
Commercial Corridor 0.69 ac — 50 ft No
Commercial Recreation 0.69 ac — 40 ft No
Commercial Industrial 0.69 ac — 40 ft No
Commercial Residential 1 ac — 35 ft No

Short-term rentals

Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Local Law No. 3 of 2023 (zoning amendments adopted Aug 2023) includes STR provisions requiring a local contact person within 20 miles and prohibiting STR use of ADUs for three years post-CO.

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Other Columbia County towns

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12 districts
Town of Ancram
9 districts
Town of Austerlitz
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Town of Canaan
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Town of Chatham
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Town of Claverack
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Zoning figures for Town of New Lebanon 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) 794-8884 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.