Orange County
Village of Woodbury, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of Woodbury run from a 0.344-acre minimum in Residential Quarter-Acre up to 3 acres in Residential Three-Acre, 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) 928-6911 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Woodbury →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Three-Acre | 3 ac | 40 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residential Two-Acre | 2 ac | 40 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residential One-Acre | 1 ac | 50 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residential Quarter-Acre | 0.344 ac | 25 / 15 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Corridor Residential | 1 ac | 40 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Local Commercial | 1 ac | 40 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Highway Business | 0.23 ac | - / 12 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Interchange Business | 2 ac | 50 / 20 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Light Industrial Office | 2 ac | 50 / 20 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Office Park | 2 ac | 50 / 50 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Village adopted Chapter 255 Short-Term Rentals (ecode360); STR use is regulated via permit/registration. Verify current requirements with the Building Department.
Good to know
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 928-6911
- Last reviewed2026-07-22
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $211–$276/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $35,326 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Woodbury, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Woodbury are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-07-22) 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) 928-6911 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.