Sullivan County
Town of Mamakating, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Mamakating? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Mamakating runs 10 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 1 to 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village/Agricultural District | 2 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Agricultural District | 1 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Protected Resource Open District | 10 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Resort Village Park District | 10 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Mixed General District | 10 ac | — | 30 ft | special-use-permit |
| Rural Agricultural District | 3 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Business-Rural District | 2 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Neighborhood Retail District | 2 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Light Neighborhood District | 2 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Highway Commercial District | 1 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Town held public hearings on a proposed STR local law in October and November 2024; adoption vote outcome not confirmed in publicly available sources as of Jun 2026. Contact Town Hall to verify current status.
Good to know
- UtilityOrange & Rockland (O&R) territory.
- Building dept(845) 888-3030
- Last reviewed2026-06-02
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Zoning figures for Town of Mamakating 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) 888-3030 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.