Orange County
Town of Montgomery, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Montgomery? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Montgomery runs 13 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.23 to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Agricultural 0.5 Acre | 0.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential Agricultural 1 Acre | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential Multi-Family | 0.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential Mobile Home Community | 5 ac | — | 25 ft | As of right |
| Mobile Home Park — Agricultural Reserve | 5 ac | — | 25 ft | As of right |
| Neighborhood Business | 0.23 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| General Business | 0.46 ac | — | 40 ft | No |
| Highway Business | 0.92 ac | — | 40 ft | No |
| Crossroads | 0.46 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Light Industrial | 0.92 ac | — | 50 ft | No |
| General Industrial | 1 ac | — | 60 ft | No |
| Heavy Industrial | 2 ac | — | 75 ft | No |
| Business Park | 2 ac | — | 50 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Town Board reported close to finalizing STR law (2024) but no enacted ordinance confirmed as of Jun 2026. Verify current status with Town Hall.
Good to know
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 457-2640
- Last reviewed2026-06-16
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Zoning figures for Town of Montgomery 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) 457-2640 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.