Ulster County
Town of Olive, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Olive? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Olive runs 5 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.5 to 10 acres depending on the district. Short-term rentals restricted 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR Conservation Residential (R/C-10A) | 10 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| RR Rural Residential (R/R-3A) | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| ER ExUrban Residential (R/E-1A) | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| B/V-1/2 Business/Village | 0.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| B/H-1/2 Business/Highway | 0.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals restricted. STR permit required under Local Law No. 2 of 2022. Non-owner-occupied STRs are limited to 180 nights per calendar year. Permit caps have been in effect — new applications may not be accepted. Confirm current availability with Town of Olive at (845) 657-8282 before purchasing with STR income as a financial assumption. Municipal source
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/OL1834
- Building dept(845) 657-8282
- Last reviewedApr 2026
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Zoning figures for Town of Olive 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) 657-8282 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.