Ulster County
Town of Rosendale, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Rosendale? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Rosendale runs 9 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.17 to 1.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Residence | 1.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| A-1 Trailer | 1.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| R-1 Residence | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| R-2 Residence | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| R-2a Residence | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| R-3 Residence | 0.17 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| B-1 General Business | 0.23 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| B-2 Business | 0.23 ac | — | 40 ft | As of right |
| I-1 Light Industrial | 0.46 ac | — | 40 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with registration. Short-term transient rental permit required under Local Law No. 5 of 2024. Permitted as an accessory use in residential zones (A, A-1, B-1, B-2, R-1, R-2, R-2a, R-3) upon receipt of a permit. Contact Town of Rosendale at (845) 658-3159 for current fee and application. Municipal source
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/RO0511
- Building dept(845) 658-3159
- Last reviewedApr 2026
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Zoning figures for Town of Rosendale 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) 658-3159 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.