Greene County
Town of Greenville, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Greenville? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Greenville runs 5 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlet District | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Low-Density Residential District | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Rural Residential/Open Space District | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| General Commercial District | 0.5 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Highway Commercial District | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No dedicated local STR ordinance found for the Town of Greenville as of Jun 2026; the town updated its zoning code via Local Law No. 2-2024 but no specific STR permit requirement was identified. Verify with code enforcement.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Building dept(518) 966-5055
- Last reviewed2026-06-02
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Zoning figures for Town of Greenville are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-06-02) 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 (518) 966-5055 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.