Columbia County
Town of Taghkanic, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Taghkanic? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Taghkanic runs 8 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes starting around 0.46 acres. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential District | — | — | — | As of right |
| Residential District | 0.46 ac | — | — | As of right |
| Residential District | 0.46 ac | — | — | As of right |
| Residential District | 0.46 ac | — | — | As of right |
| Agricultural District | — | — | — | As of right |
| Business District | — | — | — | As of right |
| Industrial District | — | — | — | No |
| Industrial District | — | — | — | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Local Law No. 3 of 2024 requires STR registration and annual renewal. Verify current requirements with Building Dept at (518) 851-6958.
Good to know
- UtilityNYSEG territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/TA2981
- Building dept(518) 851-6958
- Last reviewed2026-06-07
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Zoning figures for Town of Taghkanic are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-06-07) 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) 851-6958 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.