Sullivan County
Village of Monticello, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Village of Monticello? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the village code. Village of Monticello runs 5 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.06 to 0.23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-Family Residential | 0.23 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| One- & Two-Family Residential | 0.17 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Multi-Family Residential | 0.17 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| General Business | 0.23 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Core Business | 0.06 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No specific STR local law found as of Jun 2026. As of August 2024, Village officials described STRs as unregulated with no registry in place; Local Law #7 (2024) amended the rental permit chapter but STR-specific enforcement was not active.
Good to know
- UtilityNYSEG territory.
- Building dept(845) 794-2429
- Last reviewed2026-06-02
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Zoning figures for Village of Monticello 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) 794-2429 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.