Orange County
Town of New Windsor, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of New Windsor? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of New Windsor runs 14 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.23 to 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Family Residential 1 | — | — | — | As of right |
| Single-Family Residential 2 | — | — | — | As of right |
| Single-Family Residential 3 | — | — | — | As of right |
| Multi-Family Residential | — | — | — | As of right |
| High-Density Multi-Family Residential | — | — | — | As of right |
| Cluster Open Space 1 | 0.29 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Cluster Open Space 2 | — | — | — | No |
| Cluster Open Space 3 | — | — | — | No |
| Airport | 3 ac | — | 40 ft | No |
| Highway Commercial | 0.92 ac | — | — | No |
| Limited Commercial | 0.92 ac | — | — | No |
| Neighborhood Commercial | 0.23 ac | — | — | No |
| Office and Light Industry | 0.23 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Planned Industrial | 0.92 ac | — | — | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No local STR ordinance found as of Jun 2026. STRs appear permitted without specific local registration requirement.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Building dept(845) 563-4615
- Last reviewed2026-06-16
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Zoning figures for Town of New Windsor 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) 563-4615 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.