Dutchess County
Town of Dover, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Dover? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Dover runs 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural District | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Resource Conservation District | 5 ac | — | 40 ft | No |
| Hamlet Mixed District | — | — | 45 ft | As of right |
| Hamlet Residential District | — | — | 40 ft | As of right |
| Small-Scale Residential District | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| General Commercial District | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Highway Commercial District | 1 ac | — | 45 ft | No |
| Commercial Open Space District | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Manufacturing District | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No local STR registration law as of Jun 2026. Dutchess County occupancy tax registration required. Verify with Town of Dover Building Dept at (845) 832-6111 for any recent local law changes.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codewww.doverny.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif4341/f/news/revised_town_of_dover_zoning_chapter_145_v1_2026-01-29.pdf
- Building dept(845) 832-6111
- Last reviewed2026-05-30
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Zoning figures for Town of Dover are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-05-30) 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) 832-6111 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.