Sullivan County
Town of Mamakating, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of Mamakating run from a 1-acre minimum in Agricultural District up to 3 acres in Rural Agricultural District, across 10 zoning districts in all. Power here is Orange & Rockland (O&R) territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (845) 888-3030 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Mamakating →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village/Agricultural District | 2 ac | 50 / 50 / 50 ft | 30 ft | As of right |
| Agricultural District | 1 ac | 50 / 25 / 25 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Protected Resource Open District | 10 ac | 50 / 50 / 50 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Resort Village Park District | 10 ac | 50 / 50 / 50 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Mixed General District | 10 ac | 50 / 50 / 50 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Rural Agricultural District | 3 ac | 50 / 40 / 50 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Business-Rural District | 2 ac | 50 / 40 / 50 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Neighborhood Retail District | 2 ac | 25 / 40 / 35 ft | 30 ft | Special permit |
| Light Neighborhood District | 2 ac | 25 / 40 / 35 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Highway Commercial District | 1 ac | 25 / 30 / 35 ft | 30 ft | Special permit |
Short-term rentals
Short-term-rental status not confirmed. 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 reviewed2026-08-16
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $195–$256/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $15,732 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Mamakating, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Mamakating are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-08-16) 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.