Ulster County
Town of New Paltz, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of New Paltz? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of New Paltz runs 11 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.11 to 3 acres depending on the district. Short-term rentals allowed with registration 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural (A-1.5) | 1.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Agricultural (A-3) | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential (R-1) | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Business-2 (B-2) | 0.17 ac | — | 40 ft | special-use-permit |
| Light Industrial (I-1) | 0.34 ac | — | 40 ft | No |
| Floodplain Watershed (FW) | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Floodplain Fringe (FF) | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| General Floodplain (GF) | — | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Main Street Mixed Use (MSMU) | 0.17 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Gateway Business (GB) | 0.17 ac | — | 30 ft | special-use-permit |
| Gateway Hamlet (GH) | 0.11 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with registration. STR registration required. Town of New Paltz requires rental registration for both short-term and long-term non-owner-occupied rentals (Chapter 110). Contact Building Dept at (845) 255-0604 for permit fee and current requirements. Municipal source
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/NE1058
- Building dept(845) 255-0604
- Last reviewedApr 2026
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Zoning figures for Town of New Paltz 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) 255-0604 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.