Orange County
Village of Warwick, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of Warwick run from a 0.46-acre minimum in Residential up to 0.52 acres in Multiple Residence / Senior Citizen, across 6 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Power here is Orange & Rockland territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (845) 986-2031 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Warwick →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 0.46 ac | 35 / 20 / 35 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Limited Office | 0.46 ac | 35 / 20 / 35 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Central Business | 0.46 ac | 35 / 20 / 35 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Multiple Residence / Senior Citizen | 0.52 ac | 40 / 25 / 35 ft | 35 ft | No |
| General Commercial | 0.12 ac | 1 / 10 / 10 ft | 40 ft | No |
| Light Industrial | 0.92 ac | 40 / 15 / 40 ft | 40 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Renting a home short term in the Village of Warwick requires a permit under Chapter 115, Short-Term Rentals, and a rental the owner does not occupy also needs a special use permit.
Conditions the code attaches:
- Chapter 115 was added by Local Law 7 of 2024 and took effect around January 2025.
- Confirm the current rules with the Village at (845) 986-2031 before listing.
Good to know
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Zoning codeVillage of Warwick Zoning Law, Chapter 145, § 145-41 Table of Bulk Requirements
- Building dept(845) 986-2031
- Last reviewed2026-07-14
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $211–$276/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $27,322 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Warwick, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Warwick are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-07-14) 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) 986-2031 before relying on any number. Source: the Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset.