Orange County
Town of Wawayanda, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of Wawayanda run from a 1-acre minimum in Suburban Residential up to 4 acres in Agricultural Preservation, across 8 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) 355-5712 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Wawayanda →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Preservation | 4 ac | 50 / 50 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Agricultural Business | 2 ac | 40 / 20 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Agricultural Residential | 2 ac | 40 / 20 / 20 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Suburban Residential | 1 ac | 30 / 20 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Rural Highway | 1 ac | 50 / 15 / 30 ft | 45 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Town Commercial | 1 ac | 55 / 15 / 30 ft | 45 ft | No |
| Mixed Commercial | 2 ac | 50 / 15 / 30 ft | 65 ft | No |
| Hamlet | 1 ac | 20 / 15 / 15 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. STRs regulated under Dec 2024 Local Law zoning amendment requiring operating permits for short-term rental establishments.
Good to know
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 355-5712
- Last reviewed2026-07-08
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $211–$276/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $19,737 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Wawayanda, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Wawayanda are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-07-08) 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) 355-5712 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.