Rockland County
Town of Clarkstown, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of Clarkstown run from a 0.23-acre minimum in Medium High Density Residence up to 3.67 acres in Conservation Density Residence, across 16 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals prohibited. 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) 639-2100 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Clarkstown →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation Density Residence | 3.67 ac | 50 / 50 / 100 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Low Density Residence | 1.84 ac | 50 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Low Density Residence | 0.92 ac | 50 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Medium Density Residence | 0.52 ac | 35 / 20 / 35 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Medium Density Residence | 0.34 ac | 30 / 20 / 35 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Medium High Density Residence | 0.23 ac | 30 / 20 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Laboratory Office | 4.59 ac | 100 / 60 / 100 ft | — | No |
| Professional Office | 0.69 ac | 35 / 25 / 50 ft | — | No |
| Local Shopping | 0.18 ac | 25 / - / 25 ft | — | No |
| Community Shopping | 0.23 ac | 30 / - / 50 ft | — | No |
| Major Regional Shopping | 30 ac | 40 / 25 / 50 ft | — | No |
| Light Industrial Office | 2.3 ac | 80 / 60 / 50 ft | — | No |
| Manufacturing | 1.38 ac | 50 / 50 / 50 ft | — | No |
| Planned Economic Development | 2.3 ac | — | 48 ft | No |
| Commercial Office | 2.3 ac | 80 / 60 / 50 ft | 40 ft | No |
| Commercial Office Support | 0.23 ac | 30 / 15 / 25 ft | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals prohibited. Prohibited. Town Code Ch. 157, Art. X "Prohibition on Short-Term Rentals of Residential Dwellings" bans rentals under 29 consecutive nights in all residentially zoned districts (added 12-11-2020 by L.L. No. 7-2020; amended 3-8-2022 by L.L. No. 1-2022, which sunset previously issued permits). Lawfully permitted hotels/motels and B&Bs are exempt. First-offense fines $3,500-$5,000. There is no permit path. Confirm with the Building Department at (845) 639-2100 before listing a property. Separately, since 2025 New York State requires every short-term-rental host to register the unit with the State through the county registry, regardless of what the municipality allows.
Good to know
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 639-2100
- Last reviewed2026-08-16
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $229–$300/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $7,064 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Clarkstown, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Clarkstown are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-08-16) 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) 639-2100 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.