Ulster County
Town of Saugerties, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Saugerties? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Saugerties runs 9 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.46 to 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Density Residential (LDR) | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Moderate-Density Residential (MDR) | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| High-Density Residential (HDR) | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential Hamlet (R-H) | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| General Business (GB) | 0.46 ac | — | 60 ft | As of right |
| Highway Business (HB) | 1 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Industrial (I) | 2 ac | — | 60 ft | No |
| Office/Light Industrial (OLI) | 2 ac | — | 40 ft | No |
| Recreational Business (RB) | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with registration. Operating permit required from Town of Saugerties Building Department under Local Law No. 2 of 2022 (Chapter 194). Initial application fee $250. Must also register with Ulster County for occupancy tax. Contact Building Dept at (845) 246-2800. Municipal source
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/SA2874
- Building dept(845) 246-2800
- Last reviewedApr 2026
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Zoning figures for Town of Saugerties 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) 246-2800 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.