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Mission:
The mission of the Historic Preservation Commission is to
afford proper recognition to the town’s historic landmarks and
to protect them from incompatible alterations or demolition.
Doing so will maintain them for the continuing recognition,
use, and enjoyment of current and future residents and visi-
tors of the town.
Resources:
https://www.southoldtownny.gov/225/Historic-Preservation-Commission
Commission Handbook: Provides a downloadable copy of the HPC Handbook.
Landmarks: Lists the properties in Southold Town that are Landmarked.
Preservation Application: Provides access to the application to list on the Southold Town Register of Designated Landmarks.
Town Preservation Code - Chapter 170 : Provides access to the Law governing Historic Preservation in Southold Town.
February 16, 2021- Community Zoom Program/ Code Change Proposal: Provides a copy of the PowerPoint presenta-
tion offered via Zoom, the histories of the Orient and Southold districts and an assessment of potential impact on property values within
the Historic Districts.
Description of the HPC Process
Welcome to the Historic Preservation Commission. Our goal is to help you achieve your objec-
tives, with preservation of the exterior of your building remaining true to its original design, assur-
ing that the continuum and continuity essential to an historic district or property is maintained.
There is a process to achieving the best outcome.
All applicants are encouraged to have a Pre-Submission Conference whereby the application
and renderings are reviewed, questions are asked, and recommendations made that will
guide the applicant to a successful outcome.
If things are very straight forward and clear, a recommendation to go to a Public Hearing will
be scheduled.
If it is necessary to better understand the project, a Site Visit may be suggested. This is a
special accommodation, whereby one or more Commissioners will visit your property and
have eyes on the ground able to assess your plans within the context of its location.
The Commissioners will report back to the Commission, share their newfound knowledge and
recommend either another Pre-Submission Conference or a Public Hearing. The Adminis-
trative Assistant to the HPC will contact the Applicant and schedule appointments.
If there is a Public Hearing, where the Commissioners believe a Site Visit is necessary, the
Public Hearing will remain open until it may be resumed at a subsequent date.
Decisions are made because of research and negotiation that lead to a motion to grant a Cer-
tificate of Appropriateness. If the motion is not made, further work needs to be done to
achieve a mutual goal.
At the granting of a Certificate of Appropriateness, the Historic Preservation Commission is
empowered to impose reasonable conditions upon the applicant to ensure that the activity
is conducted in a manner which is consistent with the spirit and intent of Chapter 170 of the
Town Code.
Incomplete or partial applications are not recommended. They lead to misunderstanding, incor-
rect thinking and a lack of continuity.
The HPC is required to have an architect on the Commission. This is the greatest benefit to an
applicant. Their knowledge, perspective and experience often lead to the best outcomes that the
applicant can have. Please consider this mandate as your best investment.
Town of Southold
Historic Preservation Commission
Standard Q&A for Historic District and
HPC Standard Q & A
In anticipation of your meeting with the HPC, listed below are standard questions you may wish
to be prepared to address:
1. When was your house first built?
2. Do you know your building is within the Historic District?
3. Are you familiar with Chapter 170 of the Southold Town Code (Landmark Preservation) that
applies to this application?
4. How is the design for your project sympathetic to the surrounding neighborhood?
5. How do your plans and elevations show adherence to the historic district mandates in Chap-
ter 170?
6. Have you supplied images of neighboring residences?
7. How does this renovation illustrate compatibility in terms of scale and massing with neighbor-
ing structures?
8. What is the square footage of the original building?
9. What is the square footage of the renovated building?
10. What is the height of the original building?
11. What is the height of the proposed alteration, addition or new building?
12. What are the materials you are using for windows/doors, foundation walls, trim and
siding?
13. Do these materials match, “in kind”, those of the original structure?
Applicant’s required supporting materials include:
One (1) set of measured drawings or sketches, to include the following:
- elevations
- existing/proposed floor plans at ¼” scale
- a door and window schedule
- sample(s) and/or photo(s) of exterior hardware, lighting, shutters, etc.
- roofing/siding specifications, samples, paint samples/chips (if requested)
Please be aware that the Commission may request other information it deems necessary to
make a determination of appropriateness. Supporting material must be filed at the same time
as the completed application so that the public and the Commissioners have advance time to
review all details. If an applicant fails to submit the proper supporting materials at the time of
application, the public hearing will be tabled until a full review process can occur.
Applying for a Certificate of Appropriateness:
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