Ulster County
Town of Shawangunk, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Shawangunk? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Shawangunk runs 11 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 1 to 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS-1 Ridge Stewardship District 1 | 7 ac | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
| RS-2 Ridge Stewardship District 2 | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
| R-Ag 1 Rural Agricultural Zone 1 | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
| R-Ag 2 Rural Agricultural Zone 2 | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
| R-Ag 3 Rural Agricultural Zone 3 | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
| R-Ag 4 Rural Agricultural Zone 4 | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
| H-1 Hamlet District | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
| SB Small Business District | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| HGW Highway General Wholesale District | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| MB-C Mixed Business-Commercial District | 50 ac | — | — | No |
| A-I Agricultural-Industrial District | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with registration. STR Safety and Inspection License required under Local Law No. 3 of 2025. Annual license from Building Department required. Safety inspection required. Fines up to $5,000 for violations. Contact Town of Shawangunk at (845) 895-2611. Municipal source
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeshawangunk.gov/2009-zoning-law
- Building dept(845) 895-2611
- Last reviewedApr 2026
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Zoning figures for Town of Shawangunk 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) 895-2611 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.