Dutchess County
Town of Pleasant Valley, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Pleasant Valley? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Pleasant Valley runs 9 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.15 to 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation | 10 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Rural Agricultural | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Rural Residential | 3.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Low Density Residential | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Medium Density Residential | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| High Density Residential | 0.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Mini Commercial | 0.5 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Hamlet Residential | 0.15 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Office/Institutional | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
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 Pleasant Valley Building Dept at (845) 635-3571 for any recent local law changes.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/7089724
- Building dept(845) 635-3571
- Last reviewed2026-05-31
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Zoning figures for Town of Pleasant Valley 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) 635-3571 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.