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Village of Pawling, NY: zoning for new construction

7 districts Min lot 0.23–0.92 ac Central Hudson

Thinking about building in the Village of Pawling? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the village code. Village of Pawling runs 7 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.23 to 0.92 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
Residential 1 — Large Lot 0.92 ac — 35 ft As of right
Residential 2 0.46 ac — 35 ft As of right
Residential 3 0.23 ac — 35 ft As of right
Residential 4 — Village Core 0.23 ac — 35 ft As of right
Business 1 — Main Street — — 40 ft No
Business 2 — General 0.69 ac — 30 ft No
Industrial 0.92 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 Village of Pawling Village Clerk at (845) 855-1131 for any recent local law changes.

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Zoning figures for Village of Pawling 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) 855-1131 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.