Orange County
Town of Wawayanda, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Wawayanda? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Wawayanda runs 8 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Preservation | 4 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Agricultural Business | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Agricultural Residential | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Suburban Residential | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Rural Highway | 1 ac | — | 45 ft | No |
| Town Commercial | 1 ac | — | 45 ft | No |
| Mixed Commercial | 2 ac | — | 65 ft | No |
| Hamlet | — | — | — | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. 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 reviewed2026-06-16
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Zoning figures for Town of Wawayanda 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) 355-5712 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.