Sullivan County
Town of Cochecton, NY: zoning for new construction
The Town of Cochecton sets a residential minimum of about 2 acres in Agricultural Conservation District, one of its 6 zoning districts. No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. Power here is NYSEG territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (845) 932-8360 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Cochecton →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Conservation District | 2 ac | 50 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Rural Development District | 2 ac | 50 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Hamlet District | 2 ac | 35 / 10 / 40 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Neighborhood Development District | 2 ac | 35 / 20 / 40 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Neighborhood Development - Residential Overlay District | 2 ac | 35 / 20 / 40 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Planned Unit Development | — | 40 / 30 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. No local STR ordinance found as of Jun 2026. The town considered STR regulation during its comprehensive plan rewrite but has not passed a local law.
Good to know
- UtilityNYSEG territory.
- Building dept(845) 932-8360
- Last reviewed2026-08-26
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $195–$256/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $21,164 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Cochecton, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Cochecton are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-08-26) 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) 932-8360 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.