Dutchess County
Town of Clinton, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Clinton? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Clinton runs 8 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Residential 5-Acre | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Agricultural Residential 3-Acre | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Conservation Agricultural Residential | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Hamlet | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential Hamlet | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Medium Density Residential | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Clustered Residential | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Office-Light Industry | 3 ac | — | 50 ft | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Short-term rentals regulated under § 250-69.1 of the Town of Clinton Zoning Law.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/11844501
- Building dept(845) 266-5230
- Last reviewed2026-05-31
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Zoning figures for Town of Clinton are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-05-31) 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) 266-5230 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.