Orange County
Town of Crawford, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Crawford? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Crawford runs 7 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.69 to 2.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Agricultural | 2.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential | 0.92 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential Multi-Family | 0.92 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Office-Residence | 0.92 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Business Park | 0.92 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Business Park — Hamlet | 0.69 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Industrial | — | — | — | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Short-term rentals regulated (Chapter 112, Short-Term Rentals, in municipal code). Verify current requirements with Building Department.
Good to know
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 744-3912
- Last reviewed2026-06-16
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Zoning figures for Town of Crawford 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) 744-3912 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.