Sullivan County
Town of Delaware, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Delaware? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Delaware runs 8 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.5 to 25 acres depending on the district. Short-term rentals - see local ordinance here. Use the district figures below to size up a parcel before you buy, then confirm the specifics with the building department.
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Agricultural District (3-acre) | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Rural Agricultural District (5-acre) | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Rural Hamlet District | 0.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Central Business District | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Highway Business District | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Industrial District | 3 ac | — | 45 ft | No |
| Conservation District | 25 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Natural Resource District | 25 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Town of Delaware enacted a Short-Term Rental ordinance (Chapter 175) effective April 10, 2024, requiring annual licenses, Health Dept approval for 10+ occupants, bedroom size limits, parking caps, and owner responsibility for disturbances and trash removal.
Good to know
- UtilityNYSEG territory.
- Building dept(845) 887-5250
- Last reviewed2026-06-02
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Zoning figures for Town of Delaware are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-06-02) 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) 887-5250 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.