Ulster County
Town of Wawarsing, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Wawarsing? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Wawarsing runs 13 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 1 to 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD Agriculture Development | 10 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| RP Ridge Protection | 7 ac | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
| VP Viewshed Protection | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| RU Rural | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| RH Ridge Hamlet | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
| RS-1 Low Density Residential Settlement | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| RS-2 Low Density Residential Settlement (Legacy GIS Code) | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| RMH Residential Manufactured Home | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| MU Mixed Use | 1 ac | — | 45 ft | As of right |
| NS Neighborhood Settlement | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| BH Business Highway | 1 ac | — | 45 ft | No |
| PCIM Planned Commercial, Industrial and Mixed Use | 1 ac | — | 45 ft | No |
| RED Resort and Economic Development | 1 ac | — | 45 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with registration. STR permit required in the Town of Wawarsing. Permit application available from the town. Must also register with Ulster County for occupancy tax. Contact Town of Wawarsing at (845) 647-6570. Municipal source
Good to know
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/WA0802
- Building dept(845) 647-6570
- Last reviewedApr 2026
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Zoning figures for Town of Wawarsing 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) 647-6570 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.