Greene County
Village of Coxsackie, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of Coxsackie run from a 0.17-acre minimum in Mixed Residential District up to 1 acres in Waterfront Residential District, across 14 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Power here is Central Hudson territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (518) 731-2718 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Coxsackie →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Recreation District | 1 ac | 10 / 20 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Rural Residential Agriculture District | 1 ac | 25 / 10 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Waterfront Residential District | 1 ac | 25 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Medium Density Residential-1 District | 0.46 ac | 10 / 5 / 25 ft | 45 ft | No |
| Medium Density Residential-2 District | 0.23 ac | 10 / 5 / 25 ft | 45 ft | No |
| Medium Density Residential-3 District | 0.23 ac | 10 / 5 / 25 ft | 45 ft | No |
| Mixed Residential District | 0.17 ac | 10 / 5 / 25 ft | 45 ft | No |
| Community Services and Recreation District | 0.23 ac | 10 / 25 / 12 ft | 45 ft | No |
| Village Center District | 0.07 ac | 10 / 5 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Waterfront Development District | 0.06 ac | 10 / 5 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Neighborhood Commercial District | 0.11 ac | 10 / 10 / 12 ft | 45 ft | No |
| Community Commercial District | 0.11 ac | 10 / 10 / 12 ft | 45 ft | No |
| Industrial District | 0.46 ac | 40 / 25 / 50 ft | 45 ft | No |
| Planned Development District | — | — | — | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Village of Coxsackie enacted Local Law #4 of 2023 requiring annual STR registration ($250/building + $100/unit); STRs capped at 15 units in Community Commercial and 10 buildings in Village Center zones; non-owner-occupied units must be in qualifying zoning districts.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Building dept(518) 731-2718
- Last reviewed2026-08-16
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $197–$259/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $6,604 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Coxsackie, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Coxsackie are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-08-16) 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) 731-2718 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.