Dutchess County
Town of Hyde Park, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Hyde Park? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Hyde Park runs 11 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.25 to 2.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbelt | 2.5 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Waterfront | 2.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Neighborhood | 0.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Neighborhood Core | 0.25 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Hamlet | 0.25 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Hamlet Core | — | — | 40 ft | No |
| Crossroads Core | — | — | 40 ft | As of right |
| Landing | — | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| East Park Business | — | — | 40 ft | No |
| Neighborhood Business | — | — | 40 ft | No |
| Corridor Business | — | — | 40 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No local STR law adopted as of Jun 2026 (proposed local law under review as of 2025). Dutchess County occupancy tax registration required. Verify with Town of Hyde Park Building Dept at (845) 229-5111 for any recent adoptions.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/9155152
- Building dept(845) 229-5111
- Last reviewed2026-05-31
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Zoning figures for Town of Hyde Park 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) 229-5111 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.