Dutchess County
City of Beacon, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the City of Beacon? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the city code. City of Beacon runs 11 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.11 to 2.75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-Family Residence 120,000 sqft | 2.75 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| One-Family Residence 80,000 sqft | 1.84 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| One-Family Residence 40,000 sqft | 0.92 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| One-Family Residence 20,000 sqft | 0.46 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| One-Family Residence 10,000 sqft | 0.23 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| One-Family Residence 7,500 sqft | 0.17 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| One-Family Residence 5,000 sqft | 0.11 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Transitional | 0.11 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| General Business | — | — | 35 ft | No |
| Corridor Mixed-Use Service | — | — | 38 ft | As of right |
| Light Industrial | — | — | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. STR permit required for all rentals under 30 days. Primary residence only qualifies. Maximum 100 days per year; no more than 30 consecutive days per booking. Permit valid 2 years. Contact Building Dept at (845) 838-5011 for current requirements.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/7066171
- Building dept(845) 838-5011
- Last reviewed2026-06-01
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Zoning figures for City of Beacon are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-06-01) 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 (845) 838-5011 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.