Greene County
Village of Athens, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Village of Athens? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the village code. Village of Athens runs 8 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.32 to 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Space Conservation District | — | — | 25 ft | No |
| Residential Low-Density District | 3 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Recreational Residential District | 3 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Residential Medium-Density District | 0.32 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Commercial Residential District | — | — | 35 ft | No |
| Commercial District | 0.46 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Mixed Use Waterfront District | 0.46 ac | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
| Waterfront District | 0.32 ac | — | 25 ft | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Village of Athens adopted Local Law No. 3-2020 (April 8, 2020), requiring annual STR permits renewable by January 31 each year; permits are non-transferable and expire upon change of ownership; STRs allowed in all zoning districts subject to registration.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Building dept(518) 945-0601
- Last reviewed2026-06-02
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Zoning figures for Village of Athens 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) 945-0601 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.