Ulster County
Town of Hurley, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of Hurley run from a 0.9183-acre minimum in R-1 Moderate-Density Residential up to 4 acres in A-4 Very-Low-Density Residential, across 9 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals restricted. Power here is Central Hudson territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (845) 331-7474 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Hurley →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-4 Very-Low-Density Residential | 4 ac | 50 / 50 / 100 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| A-2.5 Low-Density Residential | 2.5 ac | 50 / 50 / 75 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| R-1 Moderate-Density Residential | 0.9183 ac | 50 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| R-2 Medium-Density Residential | 0.9183 ac | 50 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| H Historical | 0.9183 ac | 50 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| NC Neighborhood Commercial | 0.9183 ac | 50 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| B-1 General Business | 0.4591 ac | 25 / 15 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| B-2 Highway Business | 1 ac | 40 / 20 / 50 ft | 30 ft | No |
| I-1 Light Industrial | 2 ac | 40 / 20 / 50 ft | 30 ft | No |
A-4 Very-Low-Density Residential — Min green space 50%. Corner lots: the front-yard standard applies to every street-facing yard (§ 210-14). New construction, and additions over 1,000 sq ft, require a visual assessment under § 210-42. Environmentally sensitive areas including Ashokan Reservoir surroundings and steep terrain.
A-2.5 Low-Density Residential — Min green space 40%. Corner lots: the front-yard standard applies to every street-facing yard (§ 210-14). Rural areas without sewer or water infrastructure.
R-1 Moderate-Density Residential — Min green space 25%, or 20% with central sewer and water. Corner lots: the front-yard standard applies to every street-facing yard (§ 210-14). Side yards for semidetached dwellings are required at the ends of the total structure only (§ 210-18). Hamlet periphery — Hurley and West Hurley.
R-2 Medium-Density Residential — Min green space 25%, 20% with central sewer or water, 15% with both. Corner lots: the front-yard standard applies to every street-facing yard (§ 210-14). Side yards for semidetached dwellings are required at the ends of the total structure only (§ 210-18). Hamlet centers of West Hurley and Hurley.
H Historical — Bulk standards are those of the R-2 District (210 Attachment 2). Min green space 25%, 20% with central sewer or water, 15% with both. Corner lots: the front-yard standard applies to every street-facing yard (§ 210-14). Old Hurley hamlet historic district on Main Street and Hurley Avenue; architectural design review is required for exterior changes.
NC Neighborhood Commercial — Residential bulk follows the R-1 District and nonresidential the B-1 District (210 Attachment 2). Min green space 25% residential, 5% nonresidential. Corner lots: the front-yard standard applies to every street-facing yard (§ 210-14). Mixed neighborhood commercial along county and Bureau of Water Supply roads.
B-1 General Business — The base row is the nonresidential standard; residential bulk follows the R-1 District (210 Attachment 2). Min green space 5% nonresidential, 25% residential. Corner lots: the front-yard standard applies to every street-facing yard (§ 210-14). State highways and major county roads.
B-2 Highway Business — Min green space 10%. Corner lots: the front-yard standard applies to every street-facing yard (§ 210-14). No dwelling is permitted in B-2 (210 Attachment 1). Major state arterial highway frontage; large-scale retail and wholesale.
I-1 Light Industrial — Min green space 10%. Corner lots: the front-yard standard applies to every street-facing yard (§ 210-14). No dwelling is permitted in I-1 (210 Attachment 1). Performance standards under §§ 210-22 and 210-30 apply.
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals restricted. Non-owner-occupied short-term rentals are banned in the Town of Hurley. Owner-occupied STRs may be permitted — confirm current requirements with Building Dept at (845) 331-7474 before proceeding. Municipal source
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/HU1421
- Building dept(845) 331-7474
- Last reviewedApr 2026
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $206–$270/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $15,087 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Hurley, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Hurley 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) 331-7474 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.