Orange County
Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson run from a 0.34-acre minimum in Suburban Residential up to 3.67 acres in Conservation Residential (Scenic), across 6 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Power here is Central Hudson territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (845) 534-4200 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Cornwall-on-Hudson →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation Residential (Scenic) | 3.67 ac | 100 / 40 / 60 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Conservation Residential (Rural) | 1.84 ac | 50 / 40 / 60 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Conservation Residential | 0.92 ac | 50 / 20 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Suburban Residential | 0.34 ac | 30 / 15 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Waterfront Recreation | — | — | 35 ft | No |
| Industrial | 0.92 ac | 40 / 20 / 20 ft | 45 ft | No |
Conservation Residential (Scenic) - Along both sides of Deer Hill Road a conservation green belt runs twenty-five feet back from the edge of the paved right-of-way, and no tree cutting, construction or other development is permitted in it except a driveway the Planning Board approves.
Conservation Residential (Rural) - Along the west side of the Boulevard, opposite the Village-owned parkland, the front yard is a hundred and fifty feet instead of the figure shown.
- That deeper front yard is a greenbelt setback in which no further construction, tree cutting or other development is permitted without specific action of the Planning Board.
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Short-term rentals in the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson are limited to owner-occupied dwellings and need a registration or permit under the Village's short-term rental chapter.
Conditions the code attaches:
- Violations carry a penalty of $250 a day.
- Confirm the current rules with the Village at (845) 534-4200 before listing.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeVillage of Cornwall-on-Hudson Zoning Code, Ch. 172, Article III, District Regulations
- Building dept(845) 534-4200
- Last reviewed2026-07-12
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $211–$276/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $22,383 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Cornwall-on-Hudson, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-07-12) 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) 534-4200 before relying on any number. Source: the Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset.