Rockland County
Town of Orangetown, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of Orangetown run from a 0.23-acre minimum in Garden Residence up to 1.84 acres in One-Family Residence, across 8 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. The town has adopted New York's stretch energy code (2021), so a new build has to clear the tighter efficiency standard. 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) 359-5100 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Orangetown →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-Family Residence (Bulk Group A) | 1.84 ac | 50 / 30 / 50 ft | — | Occupancy restricted |
| One-Family Residence (Bulk Group E) | 0.92 ac | 50 / 30 / 50 ft | — | No |
| One-Family Residence (Bulk Group I) | 0.52 ac | 40 / 25 / 45 ft | — | No |
| One-Family Residence (Bulk Group M) | 0.34 ac | 30 / 20 / 35 ft | — | No |
| Garden Residence (Bulk Group Q; 10,000 sq ft per dwelling unit) | 0.23 ac | 25 / 10 / 25 ft | — | No |
| Multifamily Residence (Bulk Group U) | 0.92 ac | 50 / 50 / 50 ft | 25 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Laboratory-Office (Bulk Group X) | 2 ac | 100 / 100 / 100 ft | — | Occupancy restricted |
| Light Industrial-Office (Bulk Group CC) | 2 ac | 100 / 100 / 100 ft | — | Occupancy restricted |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Regulated, not banned outright. Orangetown requires short-term rentals to be registered with the Town and restricts them by district — they are not permitted in every residential district. Confirm the current registry requirements and the district-specific restrictions with the Building Department at (845) 359-5100 before listing a property.
Good to know
- Energy codeNew York stretch energy code adopted (2021).
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 359-5100
- Last reviewed2026-07-20
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $229–$300/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $44,043 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Orangetown, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Orangetown are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-07-20) 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) 359-5100 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.