Columbia County
Town of Taghkanic, NY: zoning for new construction
The Town of Taghkanic sets a residential minimum of about 0.46 acres in Residential District, one of its 8 zoning districts. Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Power here is NYSEG territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (518) 851-6958 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Taghkanic →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential District | — | — | — | Occupancy restricted |
| Residential District | 0.46 ac | 50 / 15 / - ft | — | Occupancy restricted |
| Residential District | 0.46 ac | 50 / 15 / - ft | — | Occupancy restricted |
| Residential District | 0.46 ac | 50 / 15 / - ft | — | Occupancy restricted |
| Agricultural District | — | — | — | Occupancy restricted |
| Business District | — | — | — | Occupancy restricted |
| Industrial District | — | — | — | Occupancy restricted |
| Industrial District | — | — | — | Occupancy restricted |
Residential District - The amending law reclassifies the former R-1 district into R-3 and R-2, so R-1 appears to be superseded. Confirm the parcel's district on the zoning map before relying on it.
Residential District - The ordinance sets R-2 at one family per 2 acres. The lot size and setback figures shown for this district are not confirmed, so confirm them with the building department before relying on them.
- The amending law reclassifies the former R-1 district to R-3 and R-2, so confirm the parcel's district on the zoning map.
Residential District - The ordinance sets R-3 at one family per 3 acres. The lot size and setback figures shown for this district are not confirmed, so confirm them with the building department before relying on them.
- The amending law reclassifies the former R-1 district to R-3 and R-2, so confirm the parcel's district on the zoning map.
Residential District - The ordinance sets R-7 at one family per 7 acres. The lot size and setback figures shown for this district are not confirmed, so confirm them with the building department before relying on them.
- The amending law reclassifies the former A district to R-7, so confirm the parcel's district on the zoning map.
Agricultural District - The amending law reclassifies the former A district to R-7, so A appears to be superseded. Confirm the parcel's district on the zoning map before relying on it.
Business District - The lot size and setback standards for B-1 are not confirmed. Confirm them with the building department before relying on any figure.
Industrial District - The lot size and setback standards for I-1 are not confirmed. Confirm them with the building department before relying on any figure.
Industrial District - I-2 is not among the districts the amending law re-establishes, which are R-2, R-3, R-7, B-1 and I-1. Confirm the parcel's district on the zoning map before relying on it.
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. A short-term rental in Taghkanic must be registered under Local Law No. 3 of 2024, and the registration must be renewed every year.
Conditions the code attaches:
- Confirm the current requirements with the Building Department at (518) 851-6958.
Good to know
- UtilityNYSEG territory.
- Zoning codeTown of Taghkanic Zoning Ordinance, Section II, Establishment of Districts, as amended January 4, 1988
- Building dept(518) 851-6958
- Last reviewed2026-06-07
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $202–$265/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $6,285 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Taghkanic, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Taghkanic are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-06-07) 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 (518) 851-6958 before relying on any number. Source: the Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset.