Columbia County
Town of Stuyvesant, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Stuyvesant? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Stuyvesant runs 5 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlet 1 | 0.41 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Hamlet 2 | 0.41 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Agricultural | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Hamlet Extension | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Commercial/Light Industrial | — | — | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Local Law No. 2 of 2024 (adopted Nov 14, 2024) requires an annual STR permit from the Code Enforcement Officer with specific operating conditions and good-neighbor requirements.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codestuyvesantny.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Zoning-Law-Adopted-9-6-2018-modified-4-14-22.pdf
- Building dept(518) 758-6248
- Last reviewed2026-06-02
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Zoning figures for Town of Stuyvesant 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) 758-6248 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.