Rockland County
Village of Montebello, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of Montebello run from a 0.34-acre minimum in Residential up to 1.84 acres in Estate Residential, across 9 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals restricted. 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) 368-2211 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Montebello →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estate Residential (Use Group e; FAR 0.15) | 1.84 ac | 50 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Rural Residential (Use Group h; FAR 0.15) | 1.15 ac | 50 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residential (Use Group q; FAR 0.20) | 0.8 ac | 50 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residential (Use Group t; FAR 0.20) | 0.57 ac | 35 / 20 / 35 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residential (Use Group x.1; FAR 0.25) | 0.34 ac | 35 / 15 / 35 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Neighborhood Shopping (Use Group B; FAR 0.40; side setback 0 or 10 ft per table footnote) | 0.46 ac | 30 / 0 / 25 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Laboratory-Office (Use Group J; FAR 0.40) | 1.38 ac | 75 / 75 / 75 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Laboratory-Office Commercial (Use Group L for offices and laboratories; FAR 0.20) | 1.38 ac | 75 / 75 / 75 ft | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Open Space Recreation (Use Group a - no minimum lot area) | — | 30 / 30 / 50 ft | 15 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals restricted. Restricted — a short-term rental is not an as-of-right use. Village Code Ch. 104-1 (amended 2-18-2021 by L.L. No. 1-2021) makes it unlawful to rent rooms to TRANSIENT occupants without a license from the Village Clerk-Treasurer, and that license cannot issue until the Planning Board grants a Special Permit under Ch. 195. Rentals to NONTRANSIENT occupants for 30 days or more do not require the license — so the practical effect is that stays under 30 days need a special permit. Verified against the Village Code 2026-07-21. Confirm with the Building Department at (845) 368-2211 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) 368-2211
- Last reviewed2026-07-21
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $229–$300/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $8,191 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Montebello, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Montebello are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-07-21) 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) 368-2211 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.