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Town of Cortlandt, NY: zoning for new construction

19 districts Min lot 0.1148–3.6731 ac Con Edison

Thinking about building in the Town of Cortlandt? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Cortlandt runs 19 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.1148 to 3.6731 acres depending on the district. Short-term rentals - see local ordinance 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
One-Family Residential 3.6731 ac — 35 ft As of right
Single-Family Residential — — — As of right
Single-Family Residential 0.9183 ac — 35 ft As of right
Single-Family and Two-Family Residential 0.9183 ac — 35 ft As of right
Single-Family Residential 0.2296 ac — 35 ft As of right
Single-Family Residential 0.3444 ac — 35 ft As of right
Single-Family Residential 0.4591 ac — 35 ft As of right
General Residential 0.1722 ac — 40 ft As of right
Planned Village Development — — — As of right
Designed Industrial — — 40 ft No
Community Commercial 0.2755 ac — 35 ft No
Designed Commercial 1.8365 ac — 35 ft No
Designed Commercial 1.8365 ac — 35 ft No
Highway Commercial 0.4591 ac — 35 ft No
Highway Commercial/Multi-Family — — — No
Light Industrial 0.4591 ac — 40 ft No
Camp Smith Reuse B 0.1148 ac — — As of right
Conservation, Recreation and Open Space — — — No
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space — — — No

Short-term rentals

Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No local STR ordinance found as of Jun 2026; the town sought authority to levy hotel occupancy tax on short-term rentals (S7887, 2024) but no dedicated permit/registration law was identified.

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Zoning figures for Town of Cortlandt are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-06-08) 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 (914) 734-1010 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.