Ulster County
Town of Plattekill, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Plattekill? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Plattekill runs 8 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.92 to 3 acres depending on the district. Short-term rentals - see local ordinance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS-1 Residential Settlement | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| HR-1 Hamlet Residential | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| RR-1.5 Rural Residential | 1.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| AG-1.5 Agricultural | 1.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| BD-40 Business District | 0.92 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| BD-60 Light Business District | 1.38 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| GB-80 General Business District | 1.84 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| M-3 Mountain District | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No local STR permit or registration law as of Apr 2026 — county occupancy tax registration with Ulster County Dept of Finance is required. Regulations are actively evolving across Ulster County — verify current status with Town of Plattekill at (845) 883-7184 before proceeding. Municipal source
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeshepstone.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Plattekill.pdf
- Building dept(845) 883-7184
- Last reviewedApr 2026
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Zoning figures for Town of Plattekill 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) 883-7184 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.