Ulster County
Town of Gardiner, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Gardiner? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Gardiner runs 8 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.115 to 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RA Rural Agricultural | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| HM Hamlet Mixed-Use | 0.115 ac | — | 45 ft | As of right |
| HR Hamlet Residential | 0.115 ac | — | 40 ft | As of right |
| CLI Commercial/Light Industrial | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| HC Highway Commercial | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
| SP-1 Shawangunk Ridge Protection | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| SP-2 Shawangunk Ridge Protection (Middle Slope) | 10 ac | — | 25 ft | special-use-permit |
| SP-3 Shawangunk Ridge Protection (Upper Slope) | 20 ac | — | 25 ft | special-use-permit |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. The Town of Gardiner was actively drafting STR regulations as of 2024 — status may have changed. Contact Town of Gardiner at (845) 255-9675 to confirm current requirements before purchasing with STR income as a financial assumption. Municipal source
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/GA1939
- Building dept(845) 255-9675
- Last reviewedApr 2026
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Zoning figures for Town of Gardiner 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) 255-9675 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.