Orange County
Town of Cornwall, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Cornwall? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Cornwall runs 11 zoning districts governing what you can build and where. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Conservation Residential | — | — | — | No |
| Agricultural Rural Residential | — | — | — | As of right |
| Suburban Low-Density Residential | — | — | — | As of right |
| Medium Residential | — | — | — | As of right |
| Suburban Residential 1 | — | — | — | As of right |
| Suburban Residential 2 | — | — | — | As of right |
| Limited Service | — | — | — | No |
| General Commercial | — | — | — | No |
| Highway Commercial | — | — | — | No |
| Planned Commercial Development | — | — | — | No |
| Planned Industrial/Office | — | — | — | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Short-term rentals regulated under Local Law No. 3-2019 (Chapter 120). Permit required.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Building dept(845) 534-9429
- Last reviewed2026-06-16
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Zoning figures for Town of Cornwall are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-06-16) 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 (845) 534-9429 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.