Orange County
Town of Tuxedo, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of Tuxedo run from a 0.23-acre minimum in Southfields Hamlet Residential up to 2 acres in Low Density Residential, across 12 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Power here is Orange & Rockland territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (845) 351-4411 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Tuxedo →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Recreation | 1 ac | 25 / 25 / 25 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Conservation | 4 ac | 100 / 75 / 100 ft | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Low Density Residential | 2 ac | 75 / 50 / 75 ft | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Low-Medium Density Residential | 1 ac | 50 / 50 / 50 ft | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Southfields Hamlet Residential | 0.23 ac | 40 / 20 / 40 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Tuxedo Town Center | 0.23 ac | 25 / 25 / 25 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Neighborhood Business | 1 ac | 50 / 50 / 50 ft | 30 ft | No |
| General Business | 1 ac | 75 / 50 / 75 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Tourism Business | 1 ac | 75 / 50 / 75 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Research Office | 1 ac | 75 / 50 / 75 ft | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Light Industrial Office | 1 ac | 75 / 50 / 75 ft | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Cannabis Retail Dispensary Overlay | 0.46 ac | 50 / 25 / 50 ft | 30 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Short-term rentals regulated under local STR law (confirmed via tuxedogov.org). Verify current permit requirements with Building Department.
Good to know
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 351-4411
- Last reviewed2026-06-16
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $211–$276/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $6,043 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Tuxedo, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Tuxedo 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) 351-4411 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.