Ulster County
Town of Marbletown, NY: zoning for new construction
Marbletown - the town that holds Stone Ridge and High Falls - zones for larger rural lots, with residential minimums running from 1 acre up to 4 acres across its eleven districts. It's one of the Ulster towns that has adopted the NY stretch energy code, so a new build here has to hit tighter efficiency standards than the base code requires. Short-term rentals need a permit; call the Building Department at (845) 687-7500 to confirm current fees and any night caps before you buy.
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Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural-4 (A-4) | 4 ac | 40 / 30 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Agricultural-3 (A-3) | 3 ac | 40 / 30 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Agricultural-2 (A-2) | 3 ac | 40 / 30 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Residential-1 (R-1) | 3 ac | 40 / 30 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Residential-3 (R-3) | 1 ac | 40 / 30 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Scenic Resources (SR) | 1 ac | 40 / 30 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Business-1 Enhanced (B-1/E) | 1 ac | 20 / 12 / 30 ft | — | Special permit |
| Business-1 Node (B-1/N) | 1 ac | 40 / 30 / 50 ft | — | Special permit |
| Business-2 (B-2) | 1 ac | 40 / 30 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Special permit |
| Industrial-1 (I-1) | — | 40 / 30 / 30 ft | 25 ft | No |
| Industrial/Business (I/B) | 1 ac | 40 / 30 / 30 ft | — | No |
Agricultural-4 (A-4), Agricultural-3 (A-3), Agricultural-2 (A-2), Residential-1 (R-1), Residential-3 (R-3) — The residential column is "Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit", so the figure is the land each unit requires. Front yard is measured from the edge of a public right-of-way, or where that right-of-way is under 50 ft wide, from a line 25 ft from and parallel to its centre line. For a private right-of-way, private road or shared driveway it is measured from a line 10 ft from the centre line (schedule note 1).
Scenic Resources (SR) — The residential column is "Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit", so the figure is the land each unit requires. Front yard is measured from the edge of a public right-of-way, or where that right-of-way is under 50 ft wide, from a line 25 ft from and parallel to its centre line. For a private right-of-way, private road or shared driveway it is measured from a line 10 ft from the centre line (schedule note 1). Mixed residential and business district with scenic overlay standards.
Business-1 Enhanced (B-1/E), Industrial/Business (I/B) — The residential column is "Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit", so the figure is the land each unit requires. Maximum height is 3 1/2 stories; the schedule states no figure in feet. Front yard is measured from the edge of a public right-of-way, or where that right-of-way is under 50 ft wide, from a line 25 ft from and parallel to its centre line. For a private right-of-way, private road or shared driveway it is measured from a line 10 ft from the centre line (schedule note 1).
Business-1 Node (B-1/N) — The residential column is "Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit", so the figure is the land each unit requires. Maximum height is 2 1/2 stories; the schedule states no figure in feet. Front yard is measured from the edge of a public right-of-way, or where that right-of-way is under 50 ft wide, from a line 25 ft from and parallel to its centre line. For a private right-of-way, private road or shared driveway it is measured from a line 10 ft from the centre line (schedule note 1).
Business-2 (B-2) — THE BASE ROW IS "B-2 Residential". The schedule prints B-2 as two separate rows and the nonresidential one has its own lot area, width, front and rear yards and coverage, and a 2 1/2 story height limit with no figure in feet. The residential column is "Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit", so the figure is the land each unit requires. Front yard is measured from the edge of a public right-of-way, or where that right-of-way is under 50 ft wide, from a line 25 ft from and parallel to its centre line. For a private right-of-way, private road or shared driveway it is measured from a line 10 ft from the centre line (schedule note 1).
Industrial-1 (I-1) — Residential use is NOT PERMITTED in I-1 — the schedule prints "Not permitted" in the residential lot column, and the 40,000 sq ft / 200 ft figures in the base row are the nonresidential standard. An I-1 District may be established in an A District only by an amendment to the Zoning Map under § 200-40 (schedule note 4). Front yard is measured from the edge of a public right-of-way, or where that right-of-way is under 50 ft wide, from a line 25 ft from and parallel to its centre line. For a private right-of-way, private road or shared driveway it is measured from a line 10 ft from the centre line (schedule note 1).
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 reviewed2026-08-16
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $206–$270/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $10,631 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Marbletown, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Marbletown are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-08-16) 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.