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What is the LPC looking for?
The LPC wants to help you preserve
those characteristics which make your
property an important contributor to the
character of the Town of Southold. They
are looking for sensitivity to the style
and period of the building and a compat-
ibility of massing, scale, size, materials
and textures. It is the goal of the LPC to
encourage appropriate change and guide
the evolution of landmarks in a reason-
able way. The LPC uses guidelines estab-
lished by the Secretary of Interior (copy
available in the Building Department) in
Making their determination.
For more detailed information on the
Landmark Preservation program refer to
Chapter 170 of the Southold Town Code
or contact a Landmarks Preservation
Commission ~nember or Damon Rallis
at the Southold Town Building Depart-
ment. Tel. (631) 765-1802 or email at:
damon.rallis @to~n.southold.ny. us
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Is there an appeal process for the denial
of C of A?
A denial of a C of A will be accompa-
nied by a written statement of reasons for
denial and recommendations concerning
re-use and restoration of the landmark.
You may ask for a review by the Town
Board within 30 days of the decision by
filing a written request.
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LANDMARK REVIEW PROCESS
LANDMARK REVIEW PROCESS
The purpose of the Landmarks Pres-
ervation Commission's (LPC) review
portion of your building permit is to en-
sure that any renovation, addition, de-
molition or other change to a Southold
Town Landmark will preserve its es-
sential character and historical signifi-
cance.
There are three distinct procedures to
follow depending on the type of work
you will be doing:
Routine maintenance, interior work
and alterations on a facade not visible
from the public view require no LPC
permit.
In-kind replacements, using the same
materials, of the same size, will require
an Administrative Landmarks permit.
For all other changes to a landmark,
you must apply for a Certificate of Ap-
propriateness (C of A) The C of A is
required in addition to, and not in lieu
of, any other permits which may be re-
quired. The application requires a re-
view of your proposed project by the
seven-member . Landmarks Preserva-
tion Commission, a public heating, and
approval based upon findings. At the
end of your construction you will need
a Certificate of Completion,.
Remember the Town Code has a penalty
for undertaking work on a Landmark
without the appropriate permit.
If you have questions about the type of
permit you need, the Building Depart-
ment or Landmarks Preservation Com-
mission can clarify this for you.
Certificate of Appropriateness
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When you file for your building per-
mit, you will receive written notifica-
tion if you require a C of A in addition
to a building permit application. You
will be assigned a Landmark Commis-
sion member who will help guide you
through the process.
Preliminary Review
Even before you develop your working
drawings or begin the permit process,
you and/or your architect or designer
are encouraged to take advantage of
this informal discussion of your proj-
ect with the Commission to make sure
you are headed in the right direction.
You should bring as much information
about your proposed project as possible
to give the LPC a complete picture of
your plans.
An application package which includes
a list of required drawings, photos, and
samples, along with the information on
the hearing process will be provided
by the Building Department. After re-
viewing your application, the LPC will
schedule a public heating at which all
interested persons are given a chance to
present their views. The LPC will act to
approve, deny, or approve with condi-
tions within 60 days of the hearing. A
fee may be required for this review.