Orange County
Village of Greenwood Lake, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of Greenwood Lake run from a 0.459-acre minimum in Single-Family Residential up to 2.755 acres in Single-Family Residential, across 10 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) 477-9217 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Greenwood Lake →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Family Residential (40,000 sf) | 0.918 ac | 35 / 20 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Single-Family Residential (20,000 sf) | 0.459 ac | 35 / 12 / 40 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Single-Family Residential (120,000 sf) | 2.755 ac | 40 / 20 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Waterfront Single-Family Residential | 0.459 ac | 35 / 12 / 40 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Planned Development (5-acre) | 5 ac | 35 / 20 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Planned Development (3-acre) | 3 ac | 35 / 20 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Hamlet/Mixed-Use (residential) | 0.459 ac | 35 / 12 / 40 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Commercial/Service | 0.115 ac | 0 / 0 / 25 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Planned Development Commercial | 0.23 ac | 15 / 10 / 25 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Recreation/Commercial | 0.918 ac | 25 / 20 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Chapter 116 Rental Property requires an annual short-term-rental permit ($100), non-corporate ownership, and inspection; cesspools are barred.
Good to know
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 477-9217
- Last reviewed2026-07-12
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $211–$276/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $14,967 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Greenwood Lake, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Greenwood Lake are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-07-12) 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) 477-9217 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.