Orange County
Town of Monroe, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Monroe? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Monroe runs 11 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.23 to 75 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 Residential | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Rural Residential | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Suburban Residential (20,000 sq ft) | 0.46 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Suburban Residential (15,000 sq ft) | 0.34 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Suburban Residential (10,000 sq ft) | 0.23 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Urban Residential Multiple | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Neighborhood Business | 0.46 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| General Business | 0.23 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Light Industry | 1 ac | — | 50 ft | No |
| Heavy Industry | 1 ac | — | 50 ft | No |
| Business Park Overlay | 75 ac | — | 50 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Short-term rentals regulated under Local Law No. 1 of 2022 (Chapter 254, Rentals, Short Term). Annual permit required.
Good to know
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 783-1900
- Last reviewed2026-06-16
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Zoning figures for Town of Monroe 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) 783-1900 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.