Orange County
Town of Tuxedo, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Tuxedo? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Tuxedo runs 12 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.23 to 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Recreation | 1 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Conservation | 4 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Low Density Residential | 2 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Low-Medium Density Residential | 1 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Southfields Hamlet Residential | 0.23 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Tuxedo Town Center | 0.23 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Neighborhood Business | 1 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| General Business | 1 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Tourism Business | 1 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Research Office | 1 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Light Industrial Office | 1 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Cannabis Retail Dispensary Overlay | 0.46 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. 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
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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.