Ulster County
Town of Marbletown, NY: zoning for new construction
Marbletown - the town that holds Stone Ridge and High Falls - zones for larger rural lots, with residential minimums running from 1 acre up to 4 acres across its eleven districts. It's one of the Ulster towns that has adopted the NY stretch energy code, so a new build here has to hit tighter efficiency standards than the base code requires. Short-term rentals need a permit; call the Building Department at (845) 687-7500 to confirm current fees and any night caps before you buy.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Marbletown →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural-4 (A-4) | 4 ac | 40 / 30 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Agricultural-3 (A-3) | 3 ac | 40 / 30 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Agricultural-2 (A-2) | 3 ac | 40 / 30 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Residential-1 (R-1) | 3 ac | 40 / 30 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Residential-3 (R-3) | 1 ac | 40 / 30 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Scenic Resources (SR) | 1 ac | 40 / 30 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Business-1 Enhanced (B-1/E) | 1 ac | 20 / 12 / 30 ft | — | Special permit |
| Business-1 Node (B-1/N) | 1 ac | 40 / 30 / 50 ft | — | Special permit |
| Business-2 (B-2) | 1 ac | 40 / 30 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Special permit |
| Industrial-1 (I-1) | — | 40 / 30 / 30 ft | 25 ft | No |
| Industrial/Business (I/B) | 1 ac | 40 / 30 / 30 ft | — | No |
Agricultural-4 (A-4), Agricultural-3 (A-3), Agricultural-2 (A-2) - A nonresidential use takes the schedule's nonresidential columns instead of the figures shown: a minimum lot area of 40,000 sq ft and a minimum lot width of 125 ft.
- The minimum lot area shown is the land required for each dwelling unit, not for the lot as a whole.
- The front yard is measured from the edge of the public right-of-way, or, where that right-of-way is under 50 ft wide, from a line 25 ft from and parallel to its centre line.
- On a private right-of-way, private road or shared driveway the front yard is measured from a line 10 ft from the centre line.
Residential-1 (R-1), Scenic Resources (SR) - A nonresidential use takes the schedule's nonresidential columns instead of the figures shown, where the minimum lot area is 40,000 sq ft.
- The minimum lot area shown is the land required for each dwelling unit, not for the lot as a whole.
- The front yard is measured from the edge of the public right-of-way, or, where that right-of-way is under 50 ft wide, from a line 25 ft from and parallel to its centre line.
- On a private right-of-way, private road or shared driveway the front yard is measured from a line 10 ft from the centre line.
Residential-3 (R-3) - In a subdivision of four or more lots served by and connected to a community water system, the minimum drops to 0.75 acre per dwelling unit. It is not available to a single lot.
- The community water system must be approved by the Ulster County Health Department, except as modified by § 200-48.
- A nonresidential use takes the schedule's nonresidential columns, with a minimum lot area of 15,000 sq ft and a minimum lot width of 110 ft.
- The minimum lot area shown is the land required for each dwelling unit, not for the lot as a whole.
- The front yard is measured from the edge of the public right-of-way, or, where that right-of-way is under 50 ft wide, from a line 25 ft from and parallel to its centre line.
- On a private right-of-way, private road or shared driveway the front yard is measured from a line 10 ft from the centre line.
Business-1 Enhanced (B-1/E) - A nonresidential use takes the schedule's nonresidential columns, with a minimum lot area of 10,000 sq ft and a minimum lot width of 75 ft. Maximum height is 3 1/2 stories, and the schedule states no figure in feet.
- The minimum lot area shown is the land required for each dwelling unit, not for the lot as a whole.
- The front yard is measured from the edge of the public right-of-way, or, where that right-of-way is under 50 ft wide, from a line 25 ft from and parallel to its centre line.
- On a private right-of-way, private road or shared driveway the front yard is measured from a line 10 ft from the centre line.
Business-1 Node (B-1/N) - A nonresidential use needs a minimum lot area of 40,000 sq ft and a minimum lot width of 200 ft, against the 125 ft shown. Maximum height is 2 1/2 stories, and the schedule states no figure in feet.
- The minimum lot area shown is the land required for each dwelling unit, not for the lot as a whole.
- The front yard is measured from the edge of the public right-of-way, or, where that right-of-way is under 50 ft wide, from a line 25 ft from and parallel to its centre line.
- On a private right-of-way, private road or shared driveway the front yard is measured from a line 10 ft from the centre line.
Business-2 (B-2) - The figures shown are the residential row. A nonresidential use takes a 40,000 sq ft lot, a 200 ft width, a 50 ft front yard, a 50 ft rear yard, 20% coverage and a 2 1/2 story height limit with no figure in feet.
- The minimum lot area shown is the land required for each dwelling unit, not for the lot as a whole.
- The front yard is measured from the edge of the public right-of-way, or, where that right-of-way is under 50 ft wide, from a line 25 ft from and parallel to its centre line.
- On a private right-of-way, private road or shared driveway the front yard is measured from a line 10 ft from the centre line.
Industrial-1 (I-1) - Residential use is not permitted in I1, and the figures shown are the nonresidential standard, including a 40,000 sq ft minimum lot area.
- An I1 district can be established in an A district only by an amendment to the Zoning Map under § 200-40.
- The front yard is measured from the edge of a public right-of-way, or, where that right-of-way is under 50 ft wide, from a line 25 ft from and parallel to its centre line.
- On a private right-of-way, private road or shared driveway, the front yard is measured from a line 10 ft from the centre line.
Industrial/Business (I/B) - A nonresidential use takes the schedule's nonresidential columns, with a minimum lot area of 40,000 sq ft and a minimum lot width of 100 ft. Maximum height is 3 1/2 stories, and the schedule states no figure in feet.
- The minimum lot area shown is the land required for each dwelling unit, not for the lot as a whole.
- The front yard is measured from the edge of the public right-of-way, or, where that right-of-way is under 50 ft wide, from a line 25 ft from and parallel to its centre line.
- On a private right-of-way, private road or shared driveway the front yard is measured from a line 10 ft from the centre line.
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with registration. Renting a home short term in Marbletown requires a town permit. The town has adopted short-term rental regulations that govern the use.
Conditions the code attaches:
- Confirm current permit requirements and fees with the building department at (845) 687-7500 before proceeding.
- Whether a cap applies to the number of rental nights is not confirmed, so ask the building department.
Good to know
- Energy codeNew York stretch energy code adopted (2022).
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeTown of Marbletown Code, Chapter 200 (Zoning), § 200-20 Density Control Schedule, last amended 8-1-2017 by L.L. No. 5-2017
- Building dept(845) 687-7500
- Last reviewed2026-08-16
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $206–$270/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $10,631 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Marbletown, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Marbletown are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-08-16) 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) 687-7500 before relying on any number. Source: the Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset.