Ulster County
Town of Marbletown, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Marbletown? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Marbletown runs 11 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 1 to 4 acres depending on the district. Short-term rentals allowed with registration here. The town has adopted New York's stretch energy code (2022), so plan for it. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural-4 (A-4) | 4 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Agricultural-3 (A-3) | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Agricultural-2 (A-2) | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential-1 (R-1) | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential-3 (R-3) | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Scenic Resources (SR) | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Business-1 Enhanced (B-1/E) | 1 ac | — | — | No |
| Business-1 Node (B-1/N) | 1 ac | — | — | No |
| Business-2 (B-2) | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
| Industrial-1 (I-1) | — | — | 25 ft | No |
| Industrial/Business (I/B) | 1 ac | — | — | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with registration. STR permit required. Town of Marbletown has adopted STR regulations. Contact Building Dept at (845) 687-7500 to confirm current permit requirements, fees, and any night caps before proceeding. Municipal source
Good to know
- Energy codeNew York stretch energy code adopted (2022).
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/MA1321
- Building dept(845) 687-7500
- Last reviewedApr 2026
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Zoning figures for Town of Marbletown 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) 687-7500 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.