Ulster County
Town of Shandaken, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Shandaken? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Shandaken runs 8 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.34 to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential (R5) | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential (R3) | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential (R1.5) | 1.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Hamlet Residential (HR) | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Hamlet Commercial (HC) | 0.34 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Highway Business (HB) | 1.5 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Commercial/Light Industrial (CLI) | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Floodway (FW) | — | — | — | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with registration. STR permit required (2022). Non-resident (non-owner-occupied) permits are capped at 150 total — new investors may face a waitlist. No cap on owner-occupied permits. Contact Town of Shandaken at (845) 688-5021 to confirm permit availability. Municipal source
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/SH1022
- Building dept(845) 688-5021
- Last reviewedApr 2026
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Zoning figures for Town of Shandaken 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) 688-5021 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.