Ulster County
Town of Esopus, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Esopus? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Esopus runs 13 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RF-1 Rural Farmland | 4.59 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| RF-2 Rural Farmland | 2.3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| R-40 Residential | 0.92 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| R-12 Residential | 0.29 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| RG Residential Gateway | 0.17 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| BC Bluestone Commercial | 0.17 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| NC Neighborhood Commercial | 0.46 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| GC-1 General Commercial | 0.92 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| GC-2 General Commercial | 0.92 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| LI Light Industrial | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| HI Heavy Industrial | 10 ac | — | 50 ft | No |
| W Waterfront | — | — | 35 ft | No |
| WR Waterfront Residential | — | — | 15 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. STR regulation status unconfirmed. Contact Town of Esopus to verify before proceeding. Municipal source
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/ES0782
- Building dept(845) 338-6671
- Last reviewedApr 2026
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Zoning figures for Town of Esopus are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed Apr 2026) 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) 338-6671 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.