HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 Code Supplement - 03/25/1995§ 100-31
ZONING § 100-31
(c) The existing one -family dwelling shall contain
not less than one thousand six hundred (1,600)
square feet of livable floor area.
(d) The accessory apartment shall contain not less
than four hundred fifty (450) square feet of
livable floor area.
(e) The accessory apartment shall not exceed forty
percent (40%) of the livable floor area of the
existing dwelling unit.
M A minimum of three (3) off-street parking
spaces shall be provided.
(g) Not more than one (1) accessory apartment
shall be permitted on a lot.
(h) The • accessory apartment shall meet the
requirements of a dwelling unit as defined in
§ 100-13 hereof.
(i) The exterior entry to the accessory apartment
shall, to the maximum extent possible, retain
the existing exterior appearance of a one -family
dwelling.
(j) All exterior alterations to the existing building,
except for access to the apartment, shall be
made on the existing foundation.
(k) The certificate of compliance shall terminate
upon the transfer of title by the owner or upon
the owner ceasing to occupy one (1) of the
dwelling units as the owner's principal
residence. In the event of an owner's demise,
the occupant of an accessory apartment may
continue in occupancy until a new owner shall
occupy the balance of the dwelling or one (1)
year from date of said demise, whichever shall
first occur. [Amended 5-20-1993 by L.L. No.
6-1993]
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(1) All conversions shall be subject to the
inspection of the Building Inspector and
renewal of the certificate of occupancy annually.
[Amended 5-20-1993 by L.L. No. 6-1993]
(m) The building which is converted to permit an
accessory apartment shall be in existence and
have a valid certificate of occupancy issued
prior to January 1, 1984, or proof of occupancy
prior to that date. [Amended 5-20-1993 by
L.L. No. 6-19931
(n) The existing building, together with the
accessory apartment, shall comply with all
other requirements of Chapter 100 of the Town
Code of the Town of Southold.
(o) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 100-31B
hereof, no site plan approval by the Planning
Board shall be required for the establishment of
an accessory apartment.
(p) Approval by the Suffolk County Department of
Health Services of the water supply and sewage
disposal systems shall be required.
(q) No bed -and -breakfast facilities, as authorized
by § 100-31B(14) hereof, shall be permitted in
or on premises for which an accessory
apartment is authorized or exists. [Added
3-14-1989 by L.L. No. 3-19891
(14) [Amended 3-14-1989 by L.L. No. 3-1989; 2-7-1995
by L.L. No. 3-19951 Bed -and -breakfasts which have
been issued a bed -and -breakfast permit by the
Building Inspector. Said permit shall be issued for a
term of one (1) year if the following conditions are
met:
(a) A smoke alarm shall be provided on each floor
and in every guest room.
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(b) The dwelling shall have at least two (2) exits
and there shall be a window large enough for
emergency egress in each guest room.
(c) The identification sign shall be no larger than
two (2) square feet in areas zoned Residential -
Office or higher, but there shall be no exterior
signage identifying the use as a bed -and -
breakfast in residential areas.
(d) No accessory apartment, as authorized by
§ 100-31B(13) hereof, shall be permitted in or
on premises for which a bed -and -breakfast
facility is authorized or exists.
C. Accessory uses, limited to the following uses and subject
to the conditions listed in § 100-33 herein:
(1) Any customary structures or uses which are
customarily incidental to the principal use, except
those prohibited by this chapter.
(2) [Amended 4-9-1991 by L.L. No. 10-1991;
7-28-1992 by L.L. No. 14-19921 Home occupation,
including home professional office and home
business office. In permitting these uses, the -Town
Board recognizes that the residents historically have
operated small businesses which provide services to
the community from their homes. The Board finds
that these businesses have not impacted negatively
on the appearance of these residential zones. In the
Board's judgment, it finds that in order to maintain
the economic viability of the town, to maintain the
rural quality of life and in the interests of the
welfare of the residents, these businesses (or home
occupations) should be permitted to continue. In
setting forth the following subsections, the Board
intends to permit as of right certain business uses in
residential zones with the understanding that these
uses are to be conducted in a manner that will not
alter the character of the residential neighborhoods.
The Board believes that the following subsections
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provide sufficient safeguards to accomplish that
aim. These uses shall be permitted, provided that:
(a) No display of products shall be visible from the
street, and no stock -in -trade shall be kept on
the premises.
(b) Such occupation is incidental to the residential
use of the premises and is carried on in the
main building by the residents therein with not
more than one (1) nonresident assistant for
whom off-street parking must be provided on
site.
(c) Such occupation is carried on in an area not to
exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of
all floors of the main building, and in no event
shall such use occupy more than five hundred
(500) square feet of floor area.
(d) There shall be no exterior effect at the property
line, such as noise, traffic, odor, dust, smoke,
gas, fumes or radiation.
(e) Studios where dancing or music instruction is
offered to groups in excess of five (5) pupils at
one (1) time or where concerts or recitals are
held are prohibited.
(f) In no manner shall the appearance of the
building be altered, nor shall the occupation be
conducted in a manner that would cause the
premises to lose its residential character,
including but not limited to the use of colors,
materials, construction or lighting.
(g) Notwithstanding anything set forth elsewhere
in this Article, home occupations, home
business offices and home professional offices
shall in no event be deemed to include animal
hospitals, kennels, barbershops, beauty parlors,
clinics or hospitals, mortuaries, nursery schools,
clubs, auto repair shops, restaurants, tourist
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7 homes, rooming houses or boardinghouses and
uses similar to those listed above.
(Cont'd on page 10049)
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§ 100-61. Use regulations.
In the RR District, no building or premises shall be used and
no building or part of a building shall be erected or altered
which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or
in part, for any use except the following:
A. Permitted uses.
(1) Any permitted use set forth in and as regulated by
§ 100-31A of the Agricultural -Conservation District,
except that wineries are excluded. [Amended
11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 26-1994]
(2) Bed -and -breakfast uses as set forth in and as
regulated by § 100-31B(14). [Added 2-1-1995 by
L.L. No. 3-19951
B. [Amended 7-5-1989 by L.L. No. 13-1989; 8-1-1989 by
L.L. No. 15-1989; 12-27-1994 by L.L. No. 30-1994;
2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-1995] Uses permitted by special
exception by the Board of Appeals. The following uses
are permitted as a special exception by the Board of
Appeals as hereinafter provided and are subject to site
plan approval by the Planning Board:
(1) Any special exception use set forth in and as
regulated by § 100-31B(1), (6), (7) and (13) of the
Agricultural -Conservation District.
(2) Marinas for the docking, mooring or accommodation
of noncommercial boats.
(3) Yacht clubs.
(4) Transient hotels or motels, resort hotels or motels or
conference facilities, provided that the following
requirements are met:
(a) Minimum parcel size shall be five (5) acres.
(b) The maximum number of guest units shall be:
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[1] One (1) unit per six thousand (6,000)
square feet of land without public water or
sewer.
[2] One (1) unit per four thousand (4,000)
square feet of land with public water and
sewer.
(c) No music, entertainment or loudspeaker system
shall be audible from beyond the property line.
(d) The maximum size of a guest unit shall be six
hundred (600) square feet.
(5) Tourist camps as regulated by Chapter 88, Tourist
and Trailer Camps, of the Town Code.
(6) Freestanding restaurants.
C. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-19891 Accessory
uses. The following uses are permitted as accessory uses
and, except for residential accessory uses and signs,
which are governed by Article XX, are subject to site
plan review:
(1) Any accessory use set forth in and as regulated by
§ 100-31C(1) through (7) of the Agricultural -
Conservation District.
(2)1 Sanitary and laundry facilities.
(3) Accessory uses set forth in and as regulated by
§ 100-42C(2) of the Hamlet Density Residential
District.
§ 100-62. Bulk, area and parking regulations.
Except as otherwise provided herein, no buildings or
premises shall be used and no building or part thereof shall be
1 Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(2), which regulated signs, was repealed
11-29.1994 by L.L. No. 25-1994, which local law also renumbered former Subsections C(3)
and C(4) as subsections C(2) and C(3), respectively. For current sign provisions, see Art.
XX, Signs.
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erected or altered in the Residential RR District unless the
same conforms to the Bulk Schedule and Parking and Loading
Schedules incorporated into this chapter by reference, with the
same force and effect as if such regulations were set forth
herein in full 2
ARTICLE VII
Residential Office (RO) District
[Added 1-10-1989 by L.L. No. 1-19893]
§ 100-70. Purpose.
The purpose of the Residential Office (RO) District is to
provide a transition area between business areas and low-
density residential development along major roads which will
provide opportunity for limited nonresidential uses in
essentially residential areas.
§ 100-71. Use regulations.
In the Residential Office (RO) District, no building or
premises shall be used and no building or part of a building
shall be erected or altered which is arranged, intended or
designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any uses except the
following:
A. Permitted uses.
(1) One -family detached dwellings, not to exceed one (1)
dwelling on each lot.
(2) Buildings, structures and uses owned or operated by
the Town of Southold, school districts, park districts
and fire districts.
2 Editor's Note: The Bulk Schedule is included at the end of this chapter, and the
Parking and Loading Schedules are in §§ 100-191 and 100.192.
3 Editor's Note: This local law also repealed former Art. VII, B-1 General Business
District, as amended.
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(3) Buildings, structures and uses owned or operated by
fraternal organizations and utilized for activities
typically conducted by a fraternal organization,
including but not limited to public meeting places,
charitable and fundraising events, patriotic
observances and catering for public and private
functions. [Added 11-28-1989 by L.L. No. 22-19891
(4) Bed -and -breakfast uses as set forth in and as
regulated by § 100-31B(14). [Added 2-7-1995 by
L.L. No. 3-19951
B. Uses permitted by special exception by the Board of
Appeals. The following uses are permitted as a special
exception by the Board of Appeals as hereinafter
provided and subject to site plan approval by the
Planning Board, provided that not more than one (1) use
shall be allowed for each forty thousand (40,000) square
feet of lot area:
(1) Special exception uses as set forth in and regulated
by § 100-31B(1) through (7) of the Agricultural -
Conservation District.
(2) Professional offices and business offices.
(3) Funeral homes.
(4)4 Libraries, museums or art galleries.
(5)5 Apartments may be permitted over business and
professional offices as regulated by § 100-91B(4)(a)
through (f), inclusive. [Added 12-12-1989 by L.L.
No. 23-19891
C. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-19891 Accessory
uses. The following uses are permitted as accessory uses
4 Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(4), dealing with bed -and -breakfast uses, was
repealed 2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-1995. This local law also provided for the renumbering of
former Subsection B(5) and (6) as Subsection B(4) and (5), respectively.
5 Editor's Note: Former Subsection 13(6), regarding wineries, which was added 8-9-1989
by L.L. No. 15-1989 and immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 11-29-1994
by L.L. No. 26-1994.
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and, except for residential accessory uses and signs,
which are governed by Article XX, are subject to site
plan review:
(1) Accessory uses as set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-31C(1) through (7) of the Agricultural -
Conservation District and subject to the conditions
set forth in § 100-33 thereof.
(2)6 Accessory uses set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-42C(2) of the Hamlet Density Residential
District.
§ 100-72. Bulk, area and parking regulations.
No building or premises shall be used and no building or part
thereof shall be erected or altered in the Residential Office (RO)
District unless the same conforms to the Bulk Schedule and
Parking and Loading Schedules incorporated into this chapter,
with the same force and effect as if such regulations were set
forth herein in full.'
ARTICLE VIII
Limited Business (LB) District
[Added 1-10-1989 by L.L. No. 1-198981
§ 100-80. Purpose.
The purpose of the Limited Business (LB) District is to
provide an opportunity to accommodate limited business
activity along highway corridors, but in areas outside the
hamlet central business areas, that is consistent with the rural
8 Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(2), which regulated signs, was repealed
11-29.1994 by L.L. No. 25-1994, which local law also renumbered former Subsection C(3)
as Subsection C(2). For current sign provisions, see Art. x%, Signs.
7 Editor's Note: The Bulk Schedule is included at the end of this chapter, and the
Parking and Loading Schedules are in §§ 100.191 and 100.192.
8 Editor's Note: This local law also repealed former Art. VIII, C Light Industrial
District, as amended.
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and historic character of surrounding areas and uses. Emphasis
will be placed on review of design features so that existing and
future uses will not detract from surrounding uses. The
additional uses must generate low amounts of traffic and be
designed to protect the residential and rural character of the
area.
§ 100-81. Use regulations.
In the LB District, no building shall be used and no building
or part of a building shall be erected or altered which is
arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or in part,
for any uses except the following:
A. Permitted uses. [Amended 11-29-1994 by L.L. No.
26-1994]
(1) Any permitted use as set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-31A of the Agricultural -Conservation District
except wineries, which shall be as set forth in
Subsection A(2)(i) below.
(2) The following uses are permitted uses subject to the
site plan approval by the Planning Board:
(a) Retail businesses complementary to the rural
and historic character of the surrounding area,
limited to the following:
[1] Antique, art and craft shops and galleries.
[2] Custom workshops and machine shops.
[3] Wholesale or retail sale and accessory
storage and display of garden materials
and plants, including nursery operations,
provided that the outdoor storage or
display of plants and materials does not
obstruct pedestrian flow or vehicular traffic
and does not occur within three (3) feet of
the property line.
[4] Libraries or museums.
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(b) Professional and business offices.
(c) Funeral homes.
(d) Restaurants, except drive-in restaurants.
(e) Personal service stores and shops, including
barbershops, beauty parlors, professional
studios and travel agencies.
M Repair shops for household, business or
personal appliances, including cabinet shops,
carpenter shops, electrical shops, plumbing
shops, furniture repair shops and bicycle and
motorcycle shops, landscaping and other service
businesses.
(g) Wholesale and warehousing.
(h) Retail uses supplemental to the service
business establishment.
(i) Wineries which meet the following standards:
[1] Wineries shall be a farm winery licensed
under New York State law from which wine
made from primarily Long Island grapes is
produced and sold.
[2] Wineries shall obtain site plan approval.
[3] Wineries shall have retail sales on site.
(3) Bed -and -breakfast uses as set forth in and as
regulated by § 100-31B(14). [Added 2-7-1995 by
L.L. No. 3-19951
B. [Amended 8-1-1989 by L.L. No. 15-1989; 11-29-1994
by L.L. No. 26-1994; 2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-19951 Uses
permitted by special exception by the Board of Appeals.
The following uses are permitted as a special exception
by the Board of Appeals as hereinafter provided and are
subject to site plan approval by the Planning Board:
(1) Any special exception use as set forth in and
regulated by § 100-31B of the Agricultural -
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Conservation District, except that wineries are not
required to be in connection with a vineyard, and
except bed -and -breakfasts.
C. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-19891 Accessory
uses. The following uses are permitted as accessory uses
and, except for residential accessory uses and signs,
which are governed by Article XX, are subject to site
plan review:
(1) Any accessory use as set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-31C(1) through (8) and (10) of the
Agricultural -Conservation District, and subject to
the conditions set forth in § 100-33 thereof.
[Amended 11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 26-199418
§ 100-82. Bulk, area and parking regulations.
Except as otherwise provided herein, no buildings or
premises shall be used and no building or part thereof shall be
erected or altered in the LB District unless the same conforms
to the Bulk Schedule and Parking and Loading Schedules
incorporated into this chapter by reference, with the same force
and effect as if such regulations were set forth herein in full.10
9 Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(2), which immediately followed this subsection
and regulated signs, was repealed 11-29.1984 by L.L. No. 25-1994. For current sign
provisions, see Art. xx, Signs.
10 Editor's Note: The Bulk Schedule is included at the end of this chapter, and the
Parking and Loading Schedules are in §§ 100-191 and 100-192.
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ARTICLE IX
Hamlet Business (HB) District
[Added 1-10-1989 by L.L. No. 1-1989111
§ 100-90. Purpose.
The purpose of the Hamlet Business (HB) District is to
provide for business development in the hamlet central
business areas, including retail, office and service uses, public
and semipublic uses, as well as hotel and motel and multifamily
residential development that will support and enhance the
retail development and provide a focus for the hamlet area.
-! § 100-91. Use regulations.
In the HB District, no building or premises shall be used and
no building or part of a building shall be erected or altered
which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or
in part, for any uses except the following:
A. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-1989; 5-16-1994 by
L.L. No. 9-1994; 2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-19951
Permitted uses. The following are permitted uses and,
except for those uses permitted under Subsection A(1),
A(2) and A(19) hereof, are subject to site plan approval
by the Planning Board:
(1) Any permitted use set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-31A(1) and (3) of the Agricultural -
Conservation District.
(2) Any permitted uses as set forth in and as regulated
by § 100-42A(2) of the Hamlet Residential District.
(3) Boardinghouses and tourist homes.
(4) Business, professional and governmental offices.
(5) Banks and financial institutions.
11 Editor's Note: This local law also repealed former Art. Ix, C-1 General Industrial
District, as amended.
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(6) Retail stores.
(7) Restaurants, excluding formula food and take-out
restaurants. [Amended 5-16-1994 by L.L. No.
9-1994]
(8) Bakeshops (for on -premises retail sale).
(9) Personal service stores and shops, including
barbershops, beauty parlors, professional studios
and travel agencies.
(10) Art, antique and auction galleries.
(11) Artists' and craftsmen's workshops.
(12) Auditoriums or meeting halls.
(13) Repair shops for household, business or personal
appliances, including cabinet shops, carpenter
shops, electrical shops, plumbing shops, furniture
repair shops and bicycle and motorcycle shops.
(14) Custom workshops.
(15) Bus or train stations.
(16) Theaters or cinemas (other than outdoor).
(17) Libraries or museums.
(18) Laundromats.
(19) Bed -and -breakfast uses as set forth in and as
regulated by § 100-31B(14).
B. Uses permitted by special exception by the Board of
Appeals. The following uses are permitted as a special
exception by the Board of Appeals as hereinafter
provided, subject to site plan approval by the Planning
Board:
(1) Any special exception use set forth in and as
regulated by § 100-31B(3) to (6) and (13) and (14) of
the Agricultural -Conservation District.
(2) Multiple dwellings and townhouses.
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3
-� (3) Motel and hotel uses as set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-61B(4) of the Resort Residential (RR) District,
except that minimum lot size shall be three (3)
acres. [Amended 7-31-1990 by L.L. No. 16-19901
(4) [Amended 12-12-1989 by L.L. No. 23-19891
Apartments may be permitted over retail stores and
business, professional and governmental offices,
subject to the following requirements:
(a) The explicit written approval of the Town Fire
Prevention Inspector shall be obtained for the
design, location, access and other safety-related
elements of every such apartment. No
apartment shall be permitted over filling
stations, stores retailing flammable or fume -
producing goods, restaurants or other
businesses with kitchens or other facilities
producing intense heat or any other establish-
ment which the Fire Prevention Inspector
determines to pose a greater -than -average
built-in fire risk.
(b) The habitable floor area of each apartment
shall be at least four hundred fifty (450) square
feet, but in no case more than seven hundred
fifty (750) square feet. The apartment shall not
be located on the first floor of the building, and
the apartment shall contain all services for safe
and convenient habitation, meeting the New
York State Uniform Fire Prevention and
Building Code and the Sanitary Code.
(c) There shall be no more than three (3)
apartments created or maintained in any single
building.
(d) Each apartment, or common hallway servicing
two (2) or three (3) apartments, shall have a
separate access to the outside of the building,
which must be distinct from the access to uses
on the first floor.
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(e) Each apartment shall have at least one (1) on-
site off-street parking space meeting the
standards of this chapter, conveniently located
for access to the apartment.
(f) Only the owner of the building in which it is
proposed to locate the apartment(s) may apply
for this special permit. The Board of Appeals
shall require that such applicant execute such
agreements, contracts, easements, covenants,
deed restrictions or other legal instruments
running in favor of the town as, upon recom-
mendation of the Town Attorney, the Board
shall determine to be necessary to ensure that:
[1] The apartment, or any proprietary or other
interest therein, will not be sold to the
tenant or any other party, except as part of
a sale of the entire building in which the
apartment is located.
[2] The apartment is made available for year-
round rental.
[3] The apartment is properly constructed,
maintained and used, and unapproved uses
are excluded therefrom.
[4] Any other condition deemed reasonable
and necessary to ensure the immediate and
long-term success of the apartment in
helping to meet identified housing needs in
the community is complied with.
(5) Boarding and/or tourist homes as set forth and
regulated by § 100-61B(5) of the Resort Residential
(RR) District. [Amended 2-7-1995 by L.L. No.
3-1995]
(6) Fraternal or social institutional offices or meeting
halls.
(7) Drinking establishments.
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(8) Public garages.
(9) Funeral homes.
(10) (Reserved)"
(11) [Added 5-16-1994 by L.L. No. 9-19941 Take-out
and formula food restaurants, subject to the
following requirements:
(a) Adequate parking shall be provided in
accordance with that required by Article XIX,
Parking and Loading Areas, of this chapter. All
parking spaces shall be located within
reasonable walking distance of the site or three
hundred (300) feet, whichever is less. The
improvement or development of municipal
parking may be used to satisfy this
requirement. The adequacy of municipal
parking shall be determined by the Planning
Board as part of its site plan review procedure
by conducting a parking survey of the capacity
of the existing municipal parking area to
accommodate the projected increase in usage
due to the introduction of the subject land use.
(b) An assessment of the potential traffic impacts
of the proposed use must accompany the long
environmental assessment form. The
appropriate mitigation measures must be
incorporated into the site plan.
(c) There shall be no counter serving outdoor traffic
via a drive-in, drive-through, drive -up, drive-by
or walk-up window or door.
(d) Exterior signage shall conform in all respects to
Article XX, Signs, of this chapter and, further,
may not be lit from within.
12 Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(10), wineries, amended 8.1-1989 by L.L. No.
15.1989, was repealed 11.26-1994 by L.L. No. 26-1994.
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(e) Advertisements, including trademark logos,
may not be affixed, painted or glued onto the
windows of the business or onto any exterior
structures, including waste disposal receptacles
and flags.
(f) The physical design, including color and use of
materials, of the establishment shall be
compatible with and sensitive to the visual and
physical characteristics of other buildings,
public spaces and uses in the particular
location.
C. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-19891 Accessory
uses. The following uses are permitted as accessory uses
and, except for residential accessory uses and signs,
which are subject to Article XX, are subject to site plan
review:
(1) Accessory uses as set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-31C(1) through (7) of the Agricultural -
Conservation District, and subject to the conditions
set forth in § 100-33 thereof.13
§ 100-92. Bulk, area and parking regulations.
No building or premises shall be used and no building or part
thereof shall be erected or altered in the HB District unless the
same conforms to the Bulk Schedule and Parking and Loading
Schedules incorporated into this chapter by reference, with the
same force and effect as if such regulations were set forth
herein in fu11.14
13 Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(2) and (3), which regulated signs, were repealed
11-29.1994 by L.L. No. 25.1994. For current sign provisions, see Art. xx, Signs.
14 Editor's Note: The Bulk Schedule is included at the end of this chapter, and the
Parking and Loading Schedules are in §§ 100-191 and 100-192.
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-a § 100-93. Uses confined to enclosed buildings.
All uses permitted in the HB District, including the display
and sale of merchandise and the storage of all property, except
7 living plants, shrubs and trees, shall be confined to fully
enclosed buildings on the premises.
ARTICLE X
General Business (B) District
[Added 1-10-1989 by L.L. No. 1-1989151
§ 100-100. Purpose.
The purpose of the General Business (B) District is to provide
for retail and wholesale commercial development and limited
office and industrial development outside of the hamlet central
business areas, generally along major highways. It is designed
to accommodate uses that benefit from large numbers of
motorists, that need fairly large parcels of land and that may
involve characteristics such as heavy trucking and noise.
§ 100-101. Use regulations.
In the B District, no building or premises shall be used and
no building or part thereof shall be erected or altered which is
arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or in part,
for any uses except the following:
A. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-19891 Permitted
uses. The following uses are permitted uses and, except
for those uses permitted under Subsection A(1) hereof,
are subject to site plan approval by the Planning Board:
(1) Any permitted use set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-31A(2) and (3) of the Agricultural -
Conservation District.
15 Editor's Note: This local law also repealed former Art. x, Tourist Camps, Camp
Cottages and Trailers.
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§ 100-101 SOUTHOLD CODE . § 100-101
(2) Any permitted use set forth in and regulated by
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[Amended 2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-19951
(3) Wholesale businesses, warehouses and building
material storage and sale, but excluding storage of
coal, coke, fuel oil or junk.
(4) Building, electrical and plumbing contractors'
businesses or yards.
(5) Cold storage plants, baking and other food
processing and packaging plants that are not
offensive, obnoxious or detrimental to neighboring
uses by reason of dust, smoke, vibration, noise, odor
or effluent.
(6) Wholesale or retail sale and accessory storage and
display of garden materials, supplies and plants,
including nursery operations, provided that the
outdoor storage or display of plants and materials
does not obstruct pedestrian flow or vehicular traffic
and does not occur within three (3) feet of the
property line.
(7) Wholesale/retail beverage distribution.
(8) Funeral homes.
(9) Train or bus stations.
(10) Telephone exchanges.
(11) [Added 11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 26-19941 Wineries
which meet the following standards:
(a) It shall be a farm winery licensed under New
York State law from which wine made from
primarily Long Island grapes is produced and
sold.
(b) It shall obtain site plan approval.
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§ 100-101 ZONING § 100-101
(c) It shall have retail sales on site.
B. Uses permitted by special exception by the Board of
J Appeals. The following uses are permitted as a special
exception by the Board of Appeals, as hereinafter
(Cont'd on page 10085)
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§ 100-131 ZONING § 100-131
(8) Wholesale and retail sales and repair of boats and
marine items.
(9) Boat building, boat servicing and boat storage
facilities.
(10) Restaurants.
(11) Sauerkraut manufacturing plants.
(12) Basic Utility Stage II airport, subject to the
following conditions:
(a) Minimum parcel size shall be one hundred (100)
acres.16
C. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-19891 Accessory
uses. The following uses are permitted as accessory uses
and, except for residential accessory uses and signs,
which are governed by Article XX, are subject to site
plan review:
(1) Accessory uses on the same lot with and customarily
incidental to any permitted or special exception use
and not involving a separate business.
(2)17 Fully enclosed storage facilities incidental to the
principal use.
(3) Open storage as set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-101C(2) of the General Business District.
(4) Indoor and outdoor recreation facilities for the
exclusive use of executives and employees of the
principal use and their families.
lb Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(13), dealing with bed -and -breakfast uses, which
immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-1995. Former
Subsection B(14), wineries, which immediately followed former Subsection B(13), was
repealed 11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 26-1994.
17 Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(2) and (3), which regulated signs, were repealed
11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 25-1994, which local law also renumbered former Subsection C(4)
through (11) as Subsection C(2) through (9), respectively. For current provisions
regarding signs, see Art. xx, Signs.
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(5) In-service training schools for employees of the
principal use.
(6) Private garages for the storage and service of motor
vehicles owned by the owner of the principal use or
the executives or employees thereof, or visitors
thereto, including the sale of them, but not to the
public generally of gasoline, oil and minor
accessories.
(7) Central heating and power plants accessory to the
principal use and the service of all structures on the
premises.
(8) Maintenance and utility shops incidental to the
principal use.
(9) Off-street parking and loading. Said areas shall not
be nearer than fifty (50) feet to any lot line or street
and, if generally adjacent to any street or any
residence district, shall be suitably screened by a
landscaped strip of at least ten (10) feet in width.
§ 100-132. Bulk, area and parking regulations.
No building or premises shall be used and no building or part
thereof shall be erected or altered in the LIO Light Industrial
Park/Planned Office Park District unless the same conforms to
the Bulk Schedule and Parking and Loading Schedules
incorporated into this chapter by reference, with the same force
and effect as if such regulations were set forth herein in full.18
18 Editor's Note: The Bulk Schedule is included at the end of this chapter, and the
Parking and Loading Schedules are in §§ 100-191 and 100.192.
10096.4 3-25-95
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§ 100-140 - ZONING § 100-141
ARTICLE XIV19
Light Industrial (LI) District
[Added 1-10-1989 by L.L. No. 1-19891
§ 100-140. Purpose.
The purpose of the Light Industrial (LI) District is to provide
7 an opportunity for business and industrial uses on smaller lots
than would be appropriate for the LIO Light Industrial
Park/Planned Office Park District.
1
7
§ 100-141. Use regulations.
A In the LI District, no building or premises shall be used and
7 no building or part of a building shall be erected or altered
which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or
in part, for any purpose except the following:
A. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-19891 Permitted
uses. The following uses are permitted uses and, except
for those uses permitted under Subsection A(1) hereof,
are subject to site plan approval by the Planning Board:
(1) Any permitted uses set forth in and as regulated by
§ 100-31A(2) and (3) of the Agricultural -
Conservation District.
(2) Any permitted uses set forth in and as regulated by
§ 100-131A(2) to (5) of the Light Industrial
Park/Planned Office Park District.
(3) Wineries as regulated by § 100-101A(11). [Added
11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 26-19941
B. Uses permitted by special exception of the Board of
Appeals. The following uses are permitted as a special
exception by the Board of Appeals as hereinafter
provided and subject to site plan approval by the
Planning Board:
19 Editor's Note: Former Art. XIV, Administration and Enforcement, was renumbered
as Art. %XVIII 1-10-1989 by L.L. No. 1-1989.
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§ 100-141 SOUTHOLD CODE § 100-142
(1) Any special exception use set forth in and as
regulated by § 100-131B(1) to (11) of the Light
Industrial Park/Planned Office Park District .20
C. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-19891 Accessory
uses. The following uses are permitted as accessory uses
and, except for residential accessory uses and signs,
which are governed by Article XX, are subject to site
plan review:
(1) Accessory uses on the same lot with and customarily
incidental to any permitted or special exception use
and not involving a separate business.
(2)21 Accessory uses as set forth in and as regulated by
§ 100-131C(5) through (8) of the Light Industrial
Park/Planned Office Park District.
§ 100-142. Bulk, area and parking regulations.
No building or premises shall be used and no building or part
thereof shall be erected or altered in the LI Light Industrial
District unless the same conforms to the Bulk Schedule and
Parking and Loading Schedules incorporated into this chapter
by reference, with the same force and effect as if such
regulations were set forth herein in full "
20 Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(2), dealing with bed and breakfast uses, which
immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 2.7.1995 by L.L. No. 3-1995. Former
Subsection B(3), wineries, which immediately followed former Subsection B(2), was
repealed 11.29-1994 by L.L. No. 26.1994.
21 Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(2) and (3), which regulated signs, were repealed
11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 25-1994, which local law also renumbered former Subsection C(4)
as C(2). For current sign provisions, see Art. xx, Signs.
22 Editor's Note: The Bulk Schedule is included at the end of this chapter, and the
Parking and Loading Schedules are in §§ 100-191 and 100-192.
10096.6 3-25-95
§ 100-271 ZONING § 100-272
§ 100-271. Powers and duties.
In addition to such powers as may be conferred upon it by
law, the Board of Appeals shall have the following powers:
A. Appeals: to hear and decide appeals from and review any
order, requirement, decision or determination made by
the Building Inspector.
B. Variances: Where there are practical difficulties or
unnecessary hardships in the way of carrying out the
strict letter of these regulations, the Board of Appeals
shall have the power to vary or modify the application of
such regulations so that the spirit of this chapter shall
be observed, public safety and welfare secured and
substantial justice done.
C. Special exceptions, special permits and other approvals:
Whenever a use or the location thereof is permitted only
if the Board of Appeals shall approve thereof, the Board
of Appeals may, in a specific case and after notice and
public hearing, authorize such permitted use and its
location within the district in which this chapter
specifies the permitted use may be located.
D. Interpretations: on appeal from an order, decision or
determination of an administrative officer or on request
of any town officer, board or agency, to decide any of the
following:
(1) Determine the meaning of any provision in this
chapter or of any condition or requirement specified
or made under the provisions of this chapter.
(2) Determine the exact location of any district
boundary shown on the Zoning Map.
§ 100-272. Additional conditions and safeguards.
In deciding any matter before it, the Board of Appeals may
impose such conditions and safeguards as it deems necessary or
10164.1 3-25-95
§ 100-272 SOUTHOLD CODE § 100-274
appropriate to preserve and protect the spirit and the objectives
of this chapter.
§ 100-273. Rules of conduct and procedure.
The Board of Appeals shall, consistent with the law,
determine its own rules of conduct and procedure.
§ 100-274. Fees. [Amended 2-11-1990 by L.L. No. 29-1990;
11-24-1992 by L.L. No. 30-19921
Applications to the Board of Appeals for any relief herein
shall be accompanied by a fee as hereinafter provided:
A. For applications involving fences, accessory structures or
accessory buildings, alterations or additions containing
less than two hundred (200) square feet in floor area, the
fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.).
B. For all other applications, including those involving
commercial property, containing a single request [for
example, an application requesting one (1) variance or
an application requesting a special exception], the fee
shall be four hundred dollars ($400.), except that the fee
for a special exception for a bed -and -breakfast shall be
two hundred fifty dollars ($250.). [Amended 2-7-1995
by L.L. No. 3-19951
C. For applications containing more than one (1) request,
such as an application requesting an area variance and a
width variance, the fee shall be six hundred dollars
($600.).
D. For applications for interpretations on appeal from an
order, decision or determination of an administrative
officer, the fee shall be two hundred dollars ($200.) for
each section of the Town Code for which an
interpretation is requested.
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10164.3 3-25-95
7
§ 100-274 ZONING § 100-275
E. For applications for variances from Town Law § 280-a
(rights-of-way), the fee shall be two hundred fifty dollars
($250.).
7
F. For applications for rehearings, the fee shall be the same
as the fee charged for the original application.
-!
G. For applications for public entertainment and special
7
events permits, the fee shall be fifty dollars ($50.).
[Added 11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 26-1994]
§ 100-275. Notice of hearing.
A. In all cases where the Board of Appeals is required to
hold a public hearing, in addition to the notice of such
hearing required by law, a written notice containing the
following information shall be sent by the person
7
petitioning such Board, or his agent, by either certified
or registered mail, to every owner of property
immediately adjacent thereto. In the event that any
petitioner owns or has any interest in any property
immediately adjacent to the property which is the
subject of such petition, then written notice shall also be
given to the owners of the property adjacent to such
other property of the petitioner. For the purpose of this
section, the words "owner" or "property owner" mean the
owner as shown on the current assessment roll of the
Town of Southold. The notice required by this section
shall be mailed by the petitioner, or his agent,
(Cont'd on page 10165)
7
10164.3 3-25-95
§ 100-281 ZONING § 100-281
(h) Demolition and/or removal and/or relocation of
any building: fifteen dollars ($15.) minimum
and ten cents ($0.10) for each square foot in
excess of three hundred (300) square feet of
floor area.
(i) Bed -and -breakfast permit and inspection: one
hundred dollars ($100.) for the initial annual
permit and fifty dollars ($50.) per timely annual
renewal. [Added 2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-19951
(2) For the purposes of this Subsection J, cellars, decks,
attached garages and any habitable area shall be
included in the calculation of floor area.
(3) Notwithstanding the foregoing, no fee shall be
required of or paid by taxing entities or districts,
including but not limited to fire districts, school
districts, park districts and the like. [Added
9-26-1989 by L.L. No. 20-1989]
(Cont'd on page 10171)
10170.1 3-25-95
§ 100-31
ZONING § 100-31
(c) The existing one -family dwelling shall contain
not less than one thousand six hundred (1,600)
square feet of livable floor area.
(d) The accessory apartment shall contain not less
than four hundred fifty (450) square feet of
livable floor area.
(e) The accessory apartment shall not exceed forty
percent (40%) of the livable floor area of the
existing dwelling unit.
(f) A minimum of three (3) off-street parking
spaces shall be provided.
(g) Not more than one (1) accessory apartment
shall be permitted on a lot.
(h) The accessory apartment shall meet the
requirements of a dwelling unit as defined in
§ 100-13 hereof.
(i) The exterior entry to the accessory apartment
shall, to the maximum extent possible, retain
the existing exterior appearance of a one -family
dwelling.
(j) All exterior alterations to the existing building,
except for access to the apartment, shall be
made on the existing foundation.
(k) The certificate of compliance shall terminate
upon the transfer of title by the owner or upon
the owner ceasing to occupy one (1) of the
dwelling units as the owner's principal
residence. In the event of an owner's demise,
the occupant of an accessory apartment may
continue in occupancy until a new owner shall
occupy the balance of the dwelling or one (1)
year from date of said demise, whichever shall
first occur. [Amended 5-20-1993 by L.L. No.
6-1993]
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§ 100-31 SOUTHOLD CODE § 100-31
(1) All conversions shall be subject to the
inspection of the Building Inspector and
renewal of the certificate of occupancy annually.
[Amended 5-20-1993 by L.L. No. 6-19931
(m) The building which is converted to permit an
accessory apartment shall be in existence and
have a valid certificate of occupancy issued
prior to January 1, 1984, or proof of occupancy
prior to that date. [Amended 5-20-1993 by
L.L. No. 6-19931
(n) The existing building, together with the
accessory apartment, shall comply with all
other requirements of Chapter 100 of the Town
Code of the Town of Southold.
(o) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 100-31B
hereof, no site plan approval by the Planning
Board shall be required for the establishment of
an accessory apartment.
(p) Approval by the Suffolk County Department of
Health Services of the water supply and sewage
disposal systems shall be required.
(q) No bed -and -breakfast facilities, as authorized
by § 100-31B(14) hereof, shall be permitted in
or on premises for which an accessory
apartment is authorized or exists. [Added
3-14-1989 by L.L. No. 3-19891
(14) [Amended 3-14-1989 by L.L. No. 3-1989; 2-7-1995
by L.L. No. 3-19951 Bed -and -breakfasts which have
been issued a bed -and -breakfast permit by the
Building Inspector. Said permit shall be issued for a
term of one (1) year if the following conditions are
met:
(a) A smoke alarm shall be provided on each floor
and in every guest room.
10046 3-25-95
§ 100-31
ZONING § 100-31
(c) The existing one -family dwelling shall contain
not less than one thousand six hundred (1,600)
square feet of livable floor area.
(d) The accessory apartment shall contain not less
than four hundred fifty (450) square feet of
livable floor area.
(e) The accessory apartment shall not exceed forty
percent (40%) of the livable floor area of the
existing dwelling unit.
(f) A minimum of three (3) off-street parking
spaces shall be provided.
(g) Not more than one (1) accessory apartment
shall be permitted on a lot.
(h) The accessory apartment shall meet the
requirements of a dwelling unit as defined in
§ 100-13 hereof.
(i) The exterior entry to the accessory apartment
shall, to the maximum extent possible, retain
the existing exterior appearance of a one -family
dwelling.
(j) All exterior alterations to the existing building,
except for access to the apartment, shall be
made on the existing foundation.
(k) The certificate of compliance shall terminate
upon the transfer of title by the owner or upon
the owner ceasing to occupy one (1) of the
dwelling units as the owner's principal
residence. In the event of an owner's demise,
the occupant of an accessory apartment may
continue in occupancy until a new owner shall
occupy the balance of the dwelling or one (1)
year from date of said demise, whichever shall
first occur. [Amended 5-20-1993 by L.L. No.
6-1993]
10045 3-25-95
§ 100-31 SOUTHOLD CODE § 100-31
(1) All conversions shall be subject to the
inspection of the Building Inspector and
renewal of the certificate of occupancy annually.
[Amended 5-20-1993 by L.L. No. 6-19931
(m) The building which is converted to permit an
accessory apartment shall be in existence and
have a valid certificate of occupancy issued
prior to January 1, 1984, or proof of occupancy
prior to that date. [Amended 5-20-1993 by
L.L. No. 6-19931
(n) The existing building, together with the
accessory apartment, shall comply with all
other requirements of Chapter 100 of the Town
Code of the Town of Southold.
(o) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 100-31B
hereof, no site plan approval by the Planning
Board shall be required for the establishment of
an accessory apartment.
(p) Approval by the Suffolk County Department of
Health Services of the water supply and sewage
disposal systems shall be required.
(q) No bed -and -breakfast facilities, as authorized
by § 100-31B(14) hereof, shall be permitted in
or on premises for which an accessory
apartment is authorized or exists. [Added
3-14-1989 by L.L. No. 3-19891
(14) [Amended 3-14-1989 by L.L. No. 3-1989; 2-7-1995
by L.L. No. 3-19951 Bed -and -breakfasts which have
been issued a bed -and -breakfast permit by the
Building Inspector. Said permit shall be issued for a
term of one (1) year if the following conditions are
met:
(a) A smoke alarm shall be provided on each floor
and in every guest room.
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§ 100-31 ZONING § 100-31
(b) The dwelling shall have at least two (2) exits
and there shall be a window large enough for
emergency egress in each guest room.
(c) The identification sign shall be no larger than
two (2) square feet in areas zoned Residential -
Office or higher, but there shall be no exterior
signage identifying the use as a bed -and -
breakfast in residential areas.
(d) No accessory apartment, as authorized by
§ 100-31B(13) hereof, shall be permitted in or
on premises for which a bed -and -breakfast
facility is authorized or exists.
C. Accessory uses, limited to the following uses and subject
to the conditions listed in § 100-33 herein:
(1) Any customary structures or uses which are
customarily incidental to the principal use, except
those prohibited by this chapter.
(2) [Amended 4-9-1991 by L.L. No. 10-1991;
7-28-1992 by L.L. No. 14-19921 Home occupation,
including home professional office and home
business office. In permitting these uses, the Town
Board recognizes that the residents historically have
operated small businesses which provide services to
the community from their homes. The Board finds
that these businesses have not impacted negatively
on the appearance of these residential zones. In the
Board's judgment, it finds that in order to maintain
the economic viability of the town, to maintain the
rural quality of life and in the interests of the
welfare of the residents, these businesses (or home
occupations) should be permitted to continue. In
setting forth the following subsections, the Board
intends to permit as of right certain business uses in
residential zones with the understanding that these
uses are to be conducted in a manner that will not
alter the character of the residential neighborhoods.
The Board believes that the following subsections
10047 3-25-95
§ 100-31 SOUTHOLD CODE § 100-31
provide sufficient safeguards to accomplish that
aim. These uses shall be permitted, provided that:
(a) No display of products shall be visible from the
street, and no stock -in -trade shall be kept on
the premises.
(b) Such occupation is incidental to the residential
use of the premises and is carried on in the
main building by the residents therein with not
more than one (1) nonresident assistant for
whom off-street parking must be provided on
site.
(c) Such occupation is carried on in an area not to
exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of
all floors of the main building, and in no event
shall such use occupy more than five hundred
(500) square feet of floor area.
(d) There shall be no exterior effect at the property
line, such as noise, traffic, odor, dust, smoke,
gas, fumes or radiation.
(e) Studios where dancing or music instruction is
offered to groups in excess of five (5) pupils at
one (1) time or where concerts or recitals are
held are prohibited.
(f) In no manner shall the appearance of the
building be altered, nor shall the occupation be
conducted in a manner that would cause the
premises to lose its residential character,
including but not limited to the use of colors,
materials, construction or lighting.
(g) Notwithstanding anything set forth elsewhere
in this Article, home occupations, home
business offices and home professional offices
shall in no event be deemed to include animal
hospitals, kennels, barbershops, beauty parlors,
clinics or hospitals, mortuaries, nursery schools,
clubs, auto repair shops, restaurants, tourist
10048 3-25-95
§ 100-31 ZONING § 100-31
J
7 homes, rooming houses or boardinghouses and
uses similar to those listed above.
(Cont'd on page 10049)
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§ 100-61 ZONING § 100-61
J
7 § 100-61. Use regulations.
In the RR District, no building or premises shall be used and
J no building or part of a building shall be erected or altered
7 which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or
in part, for any use except the following:
A. Permitted uses.
(1) Any permitted use set forth in and as regulated by
§ 100-31A of the Agricultural -Conservation District,
except that wineries are excluded. [Amended
11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 26-1994]
(2) Bed -and -breakfast uses as set forth in and as
regulated by § 100-31B(14). [Added 2-7-1995 by
L.L. No. 3-19951
B. [Amended 7-5-1989 by L.L. No. 13-1989; 8-1-1989 by
L.L. No. 15-1989; 12-27-1994 by L.L. No. 30-1994;
2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-19951 Uses permitted by special
exception by the Board of Appeals. The following uses
are permitted as a special exception by the Board of
Appeals as hereinafter provided and are subject to site
plan approval by the Planning Board:
(1) Any special exception use set forth in and as
regulated by § 100-31B(1), (6), (7) and (13) of the
Agricultural -Conservation District.
(2) Marinas for the docking, mooring or accommodation
of noncommercial boats.
(3) Yacht clubs.
(4) Transient hotels or motels, resort hotels or motels or
conference facilities, provided that the following
requirements are met:
(a) Minimum parcel size shall be five (5) acres.
(b) The maximum number of guest units shall be:
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§ 100-61 SOUTHOLD CODE § 100-62
[1] One (1) unit per six. thousand (6,000)
square feet of land without public water or
sewer.
[2] One (1) unit per four thousand (4,000)
square feet of land with public water and
sewer.
(c) No music, entertainment or loudspeaker system
shall be audible from beyond the property line.
(d) The maximum size of a guest unit shall be six
hundred (600) square feet.
(5) Tourist camps as regulated by Chapter 88, Tourist
and Trailer Camps, of the Town Code.
(6) Freestanding restaurants.
C. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-19891 Accessory
uses. The following uses are permitted as accessory uses
and, except for residential accessory uses and signs,
which are governed by Article XX, are subject to site
plan review:
(1) Any accessory use set forth in and as regulated by
§ 100-31C(1) through (7) of the Agricultural -
Conservation District.
(2)1 Sanitary and laundry facilities.
(3) Accessory uses set forth in and as regulated by
§ 100-42C(2) of the Hamlet Density Residential
District.
§ 100-62. Bulk, area and parking regulations.
Except as otherwise provided herein, no buildings or
premises shall be used and no building or part thereof shall be
L Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(2), which regulated signs, was repealed
I1-29-1994 by L.L. No. 25.1994, which local law also renumbered former Subsections C(3)
and C(4) as Subsections C(2) and C(3), respectively. For current sign provisions, see Art.
XX, Signs.
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§ 100-62 ZONING § 100-71
erected or altered in the Residential RR District unless the
same conforms to the Bulk Schedule and Parking and Loading
Schedules incorporated into this chapter by reference, with the
same force and effect as if such regulations were set forth
herein' in full 2
ARTICLE VII
Residential Office (RO) District
[Added 1-10-1989 by L.L. No. 1-19893]
§ 100-70. Purpose.
The purpose of the Residential Office (RO) District is to
provide a transition area between business areas and low-
density residential development along major roads which will
provide opportunity for limited nonresidential uses in
essentially residential areas.
§ 100-71. Use regulations.
In the Residential Office (RO) District, no building or
premises shall be used and no building or part of a building
shall be erected or altered which is arranged, intended or
designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any uses except the
following:
A. Permitted uses.
(1) One -family detached dwellings, not to exceed one (1)
dwelling on each lot.
(2) Buildings, structures and uses owned or operated by
the Town of Southold, school districts, park districts
and fire districts.
2 Editor's Note: The Bulk Schedule is included at the end of this chapter, and the
Parking and Loading Schedules are in H 100.191 and 100-192.
3 Editor's Note: This local law also repealed former Art. VII, B-1 General Business
District, as amended.
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(3) Buildings, structures and uses owned or operated by
fraternal organizations and utilized for activities
typically conducted by a fraternal organization,
including but not limited to public meeting places,
charitable and fundraising events, patriotic
observances and catering for public and private
functions. [Added 11-28-1989 by L.L. No. 22-19891
(4) Bed -and -breakfast uses as set forth in and as
regulated by § 100-31B(14). [Added 2-7-1995 by
L.L. No. 3-19951
B. Uses permitted by special exception by the Board of
Appeals. The following uses are permitted as a special
exception by the Board of Appeals as hereinafter
provided and subject to site plan approval by the
Planning Board, provided that not more than one (1) use
shall be allowed for each forty thousand (40,000) square
feet of lot area:
(1) Special exception uses as set forth in and regulated
by § 100-31B(1) through (7) of the Agricultural -
Conservation District.
(2) Professional offices and business offices.
(3) Funeral homes.
(4)4 Libraries, museums or art galleries.
(5)5 Apartments may be permitted over business and
professional offices as regulated by § 100-91B(4)(a)
through (f), inclusive. [Added 12-12-1989 by L.L.
No. 23-19891
C. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-19891 Accessory
uses. The following uses are permitted as accessory uses
4 Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(4), dealing with bed -and -breakfast uses, was
repealed 2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3.1995. This local law also provided for the renumbering of
former Subsection B(5) and (6) as Subsection B(4) and (5), respectively.
5 Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(6), regarding wineries, which was added 8.9.1989
by L.L. No. 15.1989 and immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 11-29.1994
by L.L. No. 26-1994.
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and, except for residential accessory uses and signs,
which are governed by Article XX, are subject to site
plan review:
(1) Accessory uses as set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-31C(1) through (7) of the Agricultural -
Conservation District and subject to the conditions
set forth in § 100-33 thereof.
(2)6 Accessory uses set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-42C(2) of the Hamlet Density Residential
District.
§ 100-72. Bulk, area and parking regulations.
No building or premises shall be used and no building or part
thereof shall be erected or altered in the Residential Office (RO)
District unless the same conforms to the Bulk Schedule and
Parking and Loading Schedules incorporated into this chapter,
with the same force and effect as if such regulations were set
forth herein in full.'
ARTICLE VIII
Limited Business (LB) District
[Added 1-10-1989 by L.L. No. 1-19898]
§ 100-80. Purpose.
The purpose of the Limited Business (LB) District is to
provide an opportunity to accommodate limited business
activity along highway corridors, but in areas outside the
hamlet central business areas, that is consistent with the rural
7 6 Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(2), which regulated signs, was repealed
11.29-1994 by L.L. No. 25-1994, which local law also renumbered former Subsection C(3)
as Subsection C(2). For current sign provisions, see Art. xx, Signs.
7 Editor's Note: The Bulk Schedule is included at the end of this chapter, and the
Parking and Loading Schedules are in §§ 100-191 and 100.192.
6 Editor's Note: This local law also repealed former Art. VIII, C Light Industrial
District, as amended.
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§ 100-80 SOUTHOLD CODE § 100-81
and historic character of surrounding areas and uses. Emphasis
will be placed on review of design features so that existing and
future uses will not detract from surrounding uses. The
additional uses must generate low amounts of traffic and be
designed to protect the residential and rural character of the
area.
§ 100-81. Use regulations.
In the LB District, no building shall be used and no building
or part of a building shall be erected or altered which is
arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or in part,
for any uses except the following:
A. Permitted uses. [Amended 11-29-1994 by L.L. No.
26-1994]
(1) Any permitted use as set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-31A of the Agricultural -Conservation District
except wineries, which shall be as set forth in
Subsection A(2)(i) below.
(2) The following uses are permitted uses subject to the
site plan approval by the Planning Board:
(a) Retail businesses complementary to the rural
and historic character of the surrounding area,
limited to the following:
[1] Antique, art and craft shops and galleries.
[2] Custom workshops and machine shops.
[31 Wholesale or retail sale and accessory
storage and display of garden materials
and plants, including nursery operations,
provided that the outdoor storage or
display of plants and materials does not
obstruct pedestrian flow or vehicular traffic
and does not occur within three (3) feet of
the property line.
[4] Libraries or museums.
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(b) Professional and business offices.
(c) Funeral homes.
(d) Restaurants, except drive-in restaurants.
(e) Personal service stores and shops, including
barbershops, beauty parlors, professional
studios and travel agencies.
M Repair shops for household, business or
personal appliances, including cabinet shops,
carpenter shops, electrical shops, plumbing
shops, furniture repair shops and bicycle and
motorcycle shops, landscaping and other service
businesses.
(g) Wholesale and warehousing.
(h) Retail uses supplemental to the service
business establishment.
(i) Wineries which meet the following standards:
[1] Wineries shall be a farm winery licensed
under New York State law from which wine
made from primarily Long Island grapes is
produced and sold.
[2] Wineries shall obtain site plan approval.
[3] Wineries shall have retail sales on site.
(3) Bed -and -breakfast uses as set forth in and as
regulated by § 100-31B(14). [Added 2-7-1995 by
L.L. No. 3-19951
B. [Amended 8-1-1989 by L.L. No. 15-1989; 11-29-1994
by L.L. No. 26-1994; 2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-19951 Uses
permitted by special exception by the Board of Appeals.
The following uses are permitted as a special exception
by the Board of Appeals as hereinafter provided and are
subject to site plan approval by the Planning Board:
(1) Any special exception use as set forth in and
regulated by § 100-31B of the Agricultural -
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Conservation District, except that wineries are not
required to be in connection with a vineyard, and
except bed -and -breakfasts.
C. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-19891 Accessory
uses. The following uses are permitted as accessory uses
and, except for residential accessory uses and signs,
which are governed by Article XX, are subject to site
plan review:
(1) Any accessory use as set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-31C(1) through (8) and (10) of the
Agricultural -Conservation District, and subject to
the conditions set forth in § 100-33 thereof.
[Amended 11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 26-199419
§ 100-82. Bulk, area and parking regulations.
Except as otherwise provided herein, no buildings or
premises shall be used and no building or part thereof shall be
erected or altered in the LB District unless the same conforms
to the Bulk Schedule and Parking and Loading Schedules
incorporated into this chapter by reference, with the same force
and effect as if such regulations were set forth herein in full.lo
9 Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(2), which immediately followed this subsection
and regulated signs, was repealed 11-29.1994 by L.L. No. 25-1994. For current sign
provisions, see Art. xx, Signs.
10 Editor's Note: The Bulk Schedule is included at the end of this chapter, and the
Parking and Loading Schedules are in §§ 100.191 and 100.192.
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ARTICLE IX
Hamlet Business (HB) District
[Added 1-10-1989 by L.L. No. 1-198911]
§ 100-90. Purpose.
The purpose of the Hamlet Business (HB) District is to
provide for business development in the hamlet central
business areas, including retail, office and service uses, public
and semipublic uses, as well as hotel and motel and multifamily
residential development that will support and enhance the
retail development and provide a focus for the hamlet area.
-W § 100-91. Use regulations.
In the HB District, no building or premises shall be used and
no building or part of a building shall be erected or altered
which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or
in part, for any uses except the following:
A. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-1989; 5-16-1994 by
L.L. No. 9-1994; 2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-19951
Permitted uses. The following are permitted uses and,
except for those uses permitted under Subsection A(1),
A(2) and A(19) hereof, are subject to site plan approval
by the Planning Board:
(1) Any permitted use set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-31A(1) and (3) of the Agricultural -
Conservation District.
(2) Any permitted uses as set forth in and as regulated
by § 100-42A(2) of the Hamlet Residential District.
(3) Boardinghouses and tourist homes.
(4) Business, professional and governmental offices.
(5) Banks and financial institutions.
11 Editor's Note: This local law also repealed former Art. Ix. C-1 General Industrial
District, as amended.
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(6) Retail stores.
(7) Restaurants, excluding formula food and take-out
restaurants. [Amended 5-16-1994 by L.L. No.
9-1994]
(8) Bakeshops (for on -premises retail sale).
(9) Personal service stores and shops, including
barbershops, beauty parlors, professional studios
and travel agencies.
(10) Art, antique and auction galleries.
(11) Artists' and craftsmen's workshops.
(12) Auditoriums or meeting halls.
(13) Repair shops for household, business or personal
appliances, including cabinet shops, carpenter
shops, electrical shops, plumbing shops, furniture
repair shops and bicycle and motorcycle shops.
(14) Custom workshops.
(15) Bus or train stations.
(16) Theaters or cinemas (other than outdoor).
(17) Libraries or museums.
(18) Laundromats.
(19) Bed -and -breakfast uses as set forth in and as
regulated by § 100-31B(14).
B. Uses permitted by special exception by the Board of
Appeals. The following uses are permitted as a special
exception by the Board of Appeals as hereinafter
provided, subject to site plan approval by the Planning
Board:
(1) Any special exception use set forth in and as
regulated by § 100-31B(3) to (6) and (13) and (14) of
the Agricultural -Conservation District.
(2) Multiple dwellings and townhouses.
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(3) Motel and hotel uses as set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-61B(4) of the Resort Residential (RR) District,
except that minimum lot size shall be three (3)
acres. [Amended 7-31-1990 by L.L. No. 16-19901
(4) [Amended 12-12-1989 by L.L. No. 23-19891
Apartments may be permitted over retail stores and
business, professional and governmental offices,
subject to the following requirements:
(a) The explicit written approval of the Town Fire
Prevention Inspector shall be obtained for the
design, location, access and other safety-related
elements of every such apartment. No
apartment shall be permitted over filling
stations, stores retailing flammable or fume -
producing goods, restaurants or other
businesses with kitchens or other facilities
producing intense heat or any other establish-
ment which the Fire Prevention Inspector
determines to pose a greater -than -average
built-in fire risk.
(b) The habitable floor area of each apartment
shall be at least four hundred fifty (450) square
feet, but in no case more than seven hundred
fifty (750) square feet. The apartment shall not
be located on the first floor of the building, and
the apartment shall contain all services for safe
and convenient habitation, meeting the New
York State Uniform Fire Prevention and
Building Code and the Sanitary Code.
(c) There shall be no more than three (3)
apartments created or maintained in any single
building.
(d) Each apartment, or common hallway servicing
two (2) or three (3) apartments, shall have a
separate access to the outside of the building,
which must be distinct from the access to uses
on the first floor.
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(e) Each apartment shall have at least one (1) on-
site off-street parking space meeting the
standards of this chapter, conveniently located
for access to the apartment.
(f) Only the owner of the building in which it is
proposed to locate the apartment(s) may apply
for this special permit. The Board of Appeals
shall require that such applicant execute such
agreements, contracts, easements, covenants,
deed restrictions or other legal instruments
running in favor of the town as, upon recom-
mendation of the Town Attorney, the Board
shall determine to be necessary to ensure that:
[1] The apartment, or any proprietary or other
interest therein, will not be sold to the
tenant or any other party, except as part of
a sale of the entire building in which the
apartment is located.
[2] The apartment is made available for year-
round rental.
[3] The apartment is properly constructed,
maintained and used, and unapproved uses
are excluded therefrom.
[4] Any other condition deemed reasonable
and necessary to ensure the immediate and
long-term success of the apartment in
helping to meet identified housing needs in
the community is complied with.
(5) Boarding and/or tourist homes as set forth and
regulated by § 100-61B(5) of the Resort Residential
(RR) District. [Amended 2-7-1995 by L.L. No.
3-1995]
(6) Fraternal or social institutional offices or meeting
halls.
(7) Drinking establishments.
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§ 100-91 ZONING § 100-91
(8) Public garages.
(9) Funeral homes.
(10) (Reserved)"
(11) [Added 5-16-1994 by L:L. No. 9-1994] Take-out
and formula food restaurants, subject to the
following requirements:
(a) Adequate parking shall be provided in
accordance with that required by Article XIX,
Parking and Loading Areas, of this chapter. All
parking spaces shall be located within
reasonable walking distance of the site or three
hundred (300) feet, whichever is less. The
improvement or development of municipal
parking may be . used to satisfy this
requirement. The adequacy of municipal.
parking shall be determined by the Planning
Board as part of its site plan review procedure
by conducting a parking survey of the capacity
of the existing municipal parking area to
accommodate the projected increase in usage
due to the introduction of the subject land use.
(b) An assessment of the potential traffic impacts
of the proposed use must accompany the long
environmental assessment form. The
appropriate mitigation measures must be
incorporated into the site plan.
(c) There shall be no counter serving outdoor traffic
via a drive-in, drive-through, drive -up, drive-by
or walk-up window or door.
(d) Exterior signage shall conform in all respects to
Article XX, Signs, of this chapter and, further,
may not be lit from within.
12 Editor's Note: Former Subsection 1](10), wineries, amended 8-1-1989 by L.L. No.
15.1989, was repealed 11-26-1994 by L.L. No. 26.1994.
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§ 100-91 SOUTHOLD CODE § 100-92
(e) Advertisements, including trademark logos,
may not be affixed, painted or glued onto the
windows of the business or onto any exterior
structures, including waste disposal receptacles
and flags.
(f) The physical design, including color and use of
materials, of the establishment shall be
compatible with and sensitive to the visual and
physical characteristics of other buildings,
public spaces and uses in the particular
location.
C. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-19891 Accessory
uses. The following uses are permitted as accessory uses
and, except for residential accessory uses and signs,
which are subject to Article XX, are subject to site plan
review:
(1) Accessory uses as set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-31C(1) through (7) of the Agricultural -
Conservation District, and subject to the conditions
set forth in § 100-33 thereof.13
§ 100-92. Bulk, area and parking regulations.
No building or premises shall be used and no building or part
thereof shall be erected or altered in the HB District unless the
same conforms to the Bulk Schedule and Parking and Loading
Schedules incorporated into this chapter by reference, with the
same force and effect as if such regulations were set forth
herein in fu11.14
13 Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(2) and (3), which regulated signs, were repealed
11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 25-1994. For current sign provisions, see Art. xx, Signs.
14 Editor's Note: The Bulk Schedule is included at the end of this chapter, and the
Parking and Loading Schedules are in §§ 100.191 and 100-192.
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§ 100-93 ZONING § 100-101
§ 100-93. Uses confined to enclosed buildings.
All uses permitted in the HB District, including the display
and sale of merchandise and the storage of all property, except
living plants, shrubs and trees, shall be confined to fully
enclosed buildings on the premises.
ARTICLE X
General Business (B) District
[Added 1-10-1989 by L.L. No. 1-19891x1
§ 100-100. Purpose.
The purpose of the General Business (B) District is to provide
for retail and wholesale commercial development and limited
office and industrial development outside of the hamlet central
business areas, generally along major highways. It is designed
to accommodate uses that benefit from large numbers of
motorists, that need fairly large parcels of land and that may
involve characteristics such as heavy trucking and noise.
§ 100-101. Use regulations.
In the B District, no building or premises shall be used and
no building or part thereof shall be erected or altered which is
arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or in part,
for any uses except the following:
A. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-19891 Permitted
uses. The following uses are permitted uses and, except
for those uses permitted under Subsection A(1) hereof,
are subject to site plan approval by the Planning Board:
(1) Any permitted use set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-31A(2) and (3) of the Agricultural -
Conservation District.
15 Editor's Note: This local law also repealed former Art. %, Tourist Camps, Camp
Cottages and Trailers.
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(2) Any permitted use set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-91A(3) to (19) of the Hamlet Business District.
[Amended 2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-19951
(3) Wholesale businesses, warehouses and building
material storage and sale, but excluding storage of
coal, coke, fuel oil or junk.
(4) Building, electrical and plumbing contractors'
businesses or yards.
(5) Cold storage plants, baking and other food
processing and packaging plants that are not
offensive, obnoxious or detrimental to neighboring
uses by reason of dust, smoke, vibration, noise, odor
or effluent.
(6) Wholesale or retail sale and accessory storage and
display of garden materials, supplies and plants,
including nursery operations, provided that the
outdoor storage or display of plants and materials
does not obstruct pedestrian flow or vehicular traffic
and does not occur within three (3) feet of the
property line.
(7) Wholesale/retail beverage distribution.
(8) Funeral homes.
(9) Train or bus stations.
(10) Telephone exchanges.
(11) [Added 11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 26-19941 Wineries
which meet the following standards:
(a) It shall be a farm winery licensed under New
York State law from which wine made from
primarily Long Island grapes is produced and
sold.
(b) It shall obtain site plan approval.
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(c) It shall have retail sales on site.
B. Uses permitted by special exception by the Board of
Appeals. The following uses are permitted as a special
exception by the Board of Appeals, as hereinafter
(Cont'd on page 10085)
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§ 100-131 ZONING § 100-131
(8) Wholesale and retail sales and repair of boats and
marine items.
(9) Boat building, boat servicing and boat storage
facilities.
(10) Restaurants.
(11) Sauerkraut manufacturing plants.
(12) Basic Utility Stage II airport, subject to the
following conditions:
(a) Minimum parcel size shall be one hundred (100)
acres.16
C. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-19891 Accessory
uses. The following uses are permitted as accessory uses
and, except for residential accessory uses and signs,
which are governed by Article XX, are subject to site
plan review:
(1) Accessory uses on the same lot with and customarily
incidental to any permitted or special exception use
and not involving a separate business.
(2)17 Fully enclosed storage facilities incidental to the
principal use.
(3) Open storage as set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-101C(2) of the General Business District.
(4) Indoor and outdoor recreation facilities for the
exclusive use of executives and employees of the
principal use and their families.
16 Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(13), dealing with bed -and -breakfast uses, which
immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 2.7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-1995. Former
Subsection B(14), wineries, which immediately followed former Subsection B(13), was
repealed 11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 26-1994.
17 Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(2) and (3), which regulated signs, were repealed
11.29.1994 by L.L. No. 25.1994, which local law also renumbered former Subsection C(4)
through (11) as Subsection C(2) through (9), respectively. For current provisions
regarding signs, see Art. x%, Signs.
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(5) In-service training schools for employees of the
principal use.
(6) Private garages for the storage and service of motor
vehicles owned by the owner of the principal use or
the executives or employees thereof, or visitors
thereto, including the sale of them, but not to the
public generally of gasoline, oil and minor
accessories.
(7) Central heating and power plants accessory to the
principal use and the service of all structures on the
premises.
(8) Maintenance and utility shops incidental to the
principal use.
(9) Off-street parking and loading. Said areas shall not
be nearer than fifty (50),feet to any lot line or street
and, if generally adjacent to any street or any
residence district, shall be suitably screened by a
landscaped strip of at least ten (10) feet in width.
§ 100-132. Bulk, area and parking regulations.
No building or premises shall be used and no building or part
thereof shall be erected or altered in the LIO Light Industrial
Park/Planned Office Park District unless the same conforms to
the Bulk Schedule and Parking and Loading Schedules
incorporated into this chapter by reference, with the same force
and effect as if such regulations were set forth herein in full.18
18 Editor's Note: The Bulk Schedule is included at the end of this chapter, and the
Parking and Loading Schedules are in §§ 100-191 and 100-192.
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§ 100-140 ZONING § 100-141
-� ARTICLE XIV19
Light Industrial (LI) District
# [Added 1-10-1989 by L.L. No. 1-19891
7 § 100-140. Purpose.
'
The purpose of the Light Industrial (LI) District is to provide
an opportunity for business and industrial uses on smaller lots
than would be appropriate for the LIO Light Industrial
Park/Planned Office Park District.
■
§ 100-141. Use regulations.
-�
In the LI District, no building or premises shall be used and
no building or part of a building shall be erected or altered
which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or
in part, for any purpose except the following:
7
A. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-1989] Permitted
uses. The following uses are permitted uses and, except
for those uses permitted under Subsection A(1) hereof,
7
are subject to site plan approval by the Planning Board:
(1) Any permitted uses set forth in and as regulated by
§ 100-31A(2) and (3) of the Agricultural -
Conservation District. .
(2) Any permitted uses set forth in and as regulated by
i
§ 100-131A(2) to (5) of the Light Industrial
Park/Planned Office Park District.
(3) Wineries as regulated by § 100-101A(11). [Added
11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 26-1994]
B. Uses permitted by special exception of the Board of
Appeals. The following uses are permitted as a special
exception by the Board of Appeals as hereinafter
provided and subject to site plan approval by the
--
Planning Board:
19 Editor's Note. Former Art. XIV, Administration and Enforcement, was renumbered
as Art. XXVM 1-10.1989 by L.L. No. 1-1989.
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(1) Any special exception use set forth in and as
regulated by § 100-131B(1) to (11) of the Light
Industrial Park/Planned Office Park District.20
C. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-19891 Accessory
uses. The following uses are permitted as accessory uses
and, except for residential accessory uses and signs,
which are governed by Article XX, are subject to site
plan review:
(1) Accessory uses on the same lot with and customarily
incidental to any permitted or special exception use
and not involving a separate business.
(2)21 Accessory uses as set forth in and as regulated by
§ 100-131C(5) through (8) of the Light Industrial
Park/Planned Office Park District.
§ 100-142. Bulk, area and parking regulations.
No building or premises shall be used and no building or part
thereof shall be erected or altered in the LI Light Industrial
District unless the same conforms to the Bulk Schedule and
Parking and Loading Schedules incorporated into this chapter
by reference, with the same force and effect as if such
regulations were set forth herein in 6111.22
20 Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(2), dealing with bed and breakfast uses, which
immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-1995. Former
Subsection B(3), wineries, which immediately followed former Subsection B(2), was
repealed 11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 29.1994.
21 Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(2) and (3), which regulated signs, were repealed
11-29.1994 by L.L. No. 25-1994, which local law also renumbered former Subsection C(4)
as C(2). For current sign provisions, see Art. xx, Signs.
22 Editor's Note: The Bulk Schedule is included at the end of this chapter, and the
Parking and Loading Schedules are in §§ 100.191 and 100.192.
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§ 100-271 ZONING
§ 100-271. Powers and duties.
§ 100-272
In addition to such powers as may be conferred upon it by
law, the Board of Appeals shall have the following powers:
A. Appeals: to hear and decide appeals from and review any
order, requirement, decision or determination made by
the Building Inspector.
B. Variances: Where there are practical difficulties or
unnecessary hardships in the way of carrying out the
strict letter of these regulations, the Board of Appeals
shall have the power to vary or modify the application of
such regulations so that the spirit of this chapter shall
be observed, public safety and welfare secured and
substantial justice done.
C. Special exceptions, special permits and other approvals:
Whenever a use or the location thereof is permitted only
if the Board of Appeals shall approve thereof, the Board
of Appeals may, in a specific case and after notice and
public hearing, authorize such permitted use and its
location within the district in which this chapter
specifies the permitted use may be located.
D. Interpretations: on appeal from an order, decision or
determination of an administrative officer or on request
of any town officer, board or agency, to decide any of the
following:
(1) Determine the meaning of any provision in this
chapter or of any condition or requirement specified
or made under the provisions of this chapter.
(2) Determine the exact location of any district
boundary shown on the Zoning Map.
§ 100-272. Additional conditions and safeguards.
In deciding any matter before it, the Board of Appeals may
impose such conditions and safeguards as it deems necessary or
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appropriate to preserve and protect the spirit and the objectives
of this chapter.
§ 100-273. Rules of conduct and procedure.
The Board of Appeals shall, consistent with the law,
determine its own rules of conduct and procedure.
§ 100-274. Fees. [Amended 2-11-1990 by L.L. No. 29-1990;
11-24-1992 by L.L. No. 30-19921
Applications to the Board of Appeals for any relief herein
shall be accompanied by a fee as hereinafter provided:
A. For applications involving fences, accessory structures or
accessory buildings, alterations or additions containing
less than two hundred (200) square feet in floor area, the
fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.).
B. For all other applications, including those involving
commercial property, containing a single request [for
example, an application requesting one (1) variance or
an application requesting a special exception], the fee
shall be four hundred dollars ($400.), except that the fee
for a special exception for a bed -and -breakfast shall be
two hundred fifty dollars ($250.). [Amended 2-7-1995
by L.L. No. 3-19951
C. For applications containing more than one (1) request,
such as an application requesting an area variance and a
width variance, the fee shall be six hundred dollars
($600.).
D. For applications for interpretations on appeal from an
order, decision or determination of an administrative
officer, the fee shall be two hundred dollars ($200.) for
each section of the Town Code for which an
interpretation is requested.
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E. For applications for variances from Town Law § 280-a
(rights-of-way), the fee shall be two hundred fifty dollars
($250.).
F. For applications for rehearings, the fee shall be the same
as the fee charged for the original application.
G. For applications for public entertainment and special
events permits, the fee shall be fifty dollars ($50.).
[Added 11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 26-19941
§ 100-275. Notice of hearing.
A. In all cases where the Board of Appeals is required to
hold a public hearing, in addition to the notice of such
hearing required by law, a, written notice containing the
following information shall be sent by the person
petitioning such Board, or his agent, by either certified
or registered mail, to every owner of property
immediately adjacent thereto. In the event that any
petitioner owns or has any interest in any property
immediately adjacent to the property which is the
subject of such petition, then written notice shall also be
given to the owners of the property adjacent to such
other property of the petitioner. For the purpose of this
section, the words "owner" or "property owner" mean the
owner as shown on the current assessment roll of the
Town of Southold. The notice required by this section
shall be mailed by the petitioner, or his agent,
(Cont'd on page 10165)
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(h) Demolition and/or removal and/or relocation of
any building: fifteen dollars ($15.) minimum
and ten cents ($0.10) for each square foot in
excess of three hundred (300) square feet of
floor area.
(i) Bed -and -breakfast permit and inspection: one
hundred dollars ($100.) for the initial annual
permit and fifty dollars ($50.) per timely annual
renewal. [Added 2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-19951
(2) For the purposes of this Subsection J, cellars, decks,
attached garages and any habitable area shall be
included in the calculation of floor area.
(3) Notwithstanding the foregoing, no fee shall be
required of or paid by taxing entities or districts,
including but not limited to fire districts, school
districts, park districts and the like. [Added
9-26-1989 by L.L. No. 20-1989]
(Cont'd on page 10171)
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ZONING § 100-31
(c) The existing one -family dwelling shall contain
not less than one thousand six hundred (1,600)
square feet of livable floor area.
(d) The accessory apartment shall contain not less
than four hundred fifty (450) square feet of
livable floor area.
(e) The accessory apartment shall not exceed forty
percent (40%) of the livable floor area of the
existing dwelling unit.
(f) A minimum of three (3) off-street parking
spaces shall be provided.
(g) Not more than one (1) accessory apartment
shall be permitted on a lot.
(h) The accessory apartment shall meet the
requirements of a dwelling unit as defined in
§ 100-13 hereof.
(i) The exterior entry to the accessory apartment
shall, to the maximum extent possible, retain
the existing exterior appearance of a one -family
dwelling.
(j) All exterior alterations to the existing building,
except for access to the apartment, shall be
made on the existing foundation.
(k) The certificate of compliance shall terminate
upon the transfer of title by the owner or upon
the owner ceasing to occupy one (1) of the
dwelling units as the owner's principal
residence. In the event of an owner's demise,
the occupant of an accessory apartment may
continue in occupancy until a new owner shall
occupy the balance of the dwelling or one (1)
year from date of said demise, whichever shall
first occur. [Amended 5-20-1993 by L.L. No.
6-1993]
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(1) All conversions shall be subject to the
inspection of the Building Inspector and
renewal of the certificate of occupancy annually.
[Amended 5-20-1993 by L.L. No. 6-19931
(m) The building which is converted to permit an
accessory apartment shall be in existence and
have a valid certificate of occupancy issued
prior to January 1, 1984, or proof of occupancy
prior to that date. [Amended 5-20-1993 by
L.L. No. 6-1993]
(n) The existing building, together with the
accessory apartment, shall comply with all
other requirements of Chapter 100 of the Town
Code of the Town of Southold.
(o) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 100-31B
hereof, no site plan approval by the Planning
Board shall be required for the establishment of
an accessory apartment.
(p) Approval by the Suffolk County Department of
Health Services of the water supply and sewage
disposal systems shall be required.
(q) No bed -and -breakfast facilities, as authorized
by § 100-31B(14) hereof, shall be permitted in
or on premises for which an accessory
apartment is authorized or exists. [Added
3-14-1989 by L.L. No. 3-19891
(14) [Amended 3-14-1989 by L.L. No. 3-1989; 2-7-1995
by L.L. No. 3-1995] Bed -and -breakfasts which have
been issued a bed -and -breakfast permit by the
Building Inspector. Said permit shall be issued for a
term of one (1) year if the following conditions are
met:
(a) A smoke alarm shall be provided on each floor
and in every guest room.
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(b) The dwelling shall have at least two (2) exits
and there shall be a window large enough for
emergency egress in each guest room.
(c) The identification sign shall be no larger than -
two (2) square feet in areas zoned Residential -
Office or higher, but there shall be no exterior
signage identifying the use as a bed -and -
breakfast in residential areas.
(d) No accessory apartment, as authorized by
§ 100-31B(13) hereof, shall be permitted in or
on premises for which a bed -and -breakfast
facility is authorized or exists.
C. Accessory uses, limited to the following uses and subject
to the conditions listed in § 100-33 herein:
(1) Any customary structures or uses which are
customarily incidental to the principal use, except
those prohibited by this chapter.
(2) [Amended 4-9-1991 by L.L. No. 10-1991;
7-28-1992 by L.L. No. 14-19921 Home occupation,
including home professional office and home
business office. In permitting these uses, the Town
Board recognizes that the residents historically have
operated small businesses which provide services to
the community from their homes. The Board finds
that these businesses, have not impacted negatively
on the appearance of these residential zones. In the
Board's judgment, it finds that in order to maintain
the economic viability of the town, to maintain the
rural quality of life and in the interests of the
welfare of the residents, these businesses (or home
occupations) should. be permitted to continue. In
setting forth the following subsections, the Board
intends to permit as of right certain business uses in
residential zones with the understanding that these
uses are to be conducted in a manner that will not
alter the character of the residential neighborhoods.
The Board believes that the following subsections
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provide sufficient safeguards to accomplish that
aim. These uses shall be permitted, provided that:
(a) No display of products shall be visible from the
street, and no stock -in -trade shall be kept on
the premises.
(b) Such occupation is incidental to the residential
use of the premises and is carried on in the
main building by the residents therein with not
more than one (1) nonresident assistant for
whom off-street parking must be provided on
site.
(c) Such occupation is carried on in an area not to
exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of
all floors of the main building, and in no event
shall such use occupy more than five hundred
(500) square feet of floor area.
(d) There shall be no exterior effect at the property
line, such as noise, traffic, odor, dust, smoke,
gas, fumes or radiation.
(e) Studios where dancing or music instruction is
offered to groups in excess of five (5) pupils at
one (1) time or where concerts or recitals are
held are prohibited.
(f) In no manner shall the appearance of the
building be altered, nor shall the occupation be
conducted in a manner that would cause the
premises to lose its residential character,
including but not limited to the use of colors,
materials, construction or lighting.
(g) Notwithstanding anything set forth elsewhere
in this Article, home occupations, home
business offices and home professional offices
shall in no event be deemed to include animal
hospitals, kennels, barbershops, beauty parlors,
clinics or hospitals, mortuaries, nursery schools,
clubs, auto repair shops, restaurants, tourist
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§ 100-31 ZONING § 100-31
J
-� homes, rooming houses or boardinghouses and
uses similar to those listed above.
(Cont'd on page 10049)
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§ 100-61. Use regulations.
In the RR District, no building or premises shall be used and
no building or part of a building shall be erected or altered
which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or
in part, for any use except the following:
A. Permitted uses.
(1) Any permitted use set forth in and as regulated by
§ 100-31A of the Agricultural -Conservation District,
except that wineries are excluded. [Amended
11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 26-19941
(2) Bed -and -breakfast uses as set forth in and as
regulated by § 100-31B(14). [Added 2-7-1995 by
L.L. No. 3-19951
B. [Amended 7-5-1989 by L.L. No. 13-1989; 8-1-1989 by
L.L. No. 15-1989; 12-27-1994 by L.L. No. 30-1994;
2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-19951 Uses permitted by special
exception by the Board of Appeals. The following uses
are permitted as a special exception by the Board of
Appeals as hereinafter provided and are subject to site
plan approval by the Planning Board:
(1) Any special exception use set forth in and as
regulated by § 100-31B(1), (6), (7) and (13) of the
Agricultural -Conservation District.
(2) Marinas for the docking, mooring or accommodation
of noncommercial boats.
(3) Yacht clubs.
(4) Transient hotels or motels, resort hotels or motels or
conference facilities, provided that the following
requirements are met:
(a) Minimum parcel size shall be five (5) acres.
(b) The maximum number of guest units shall be:
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§ 100-61 SOUTHOLD CODE § 100-62
[1] One (1) unit per six thousand (6,000)
square feet of land without public water or
sewer.
[2] One (1) unit per four thousand (4,000)
square feet of land with public water and
sewer.
(c) No music, entertainment or loudspeaker system
shall be audible from beyond the property line.
(d) The maximum size of a guest unit shall be six
hundred (600) square feet.
(5) Tourist camps as regulated by Chapter 88, Tourist
and Trailer Camps, of the Town Code.
(6) Freestanding restaurants.
C. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-1989] Accessory
uses. The following uses are permitted as accessory uses
and, except for residential accessory uses and signs,
which are governed by Article XX, are subject to site
plan review:
(1) Any accessory use set forth in and as regulated by
§ 100-31C(1) through (7) of the Agricultural -
Conservation District.
(2)1 Sanitary and laundry facilities.
(3) Accessory uses set forth in and as regulated by
§ 100-42C(2) of the Hamlet Density Residential
District.
§ 100-62. Bulk, area and parking regulations.
Except as otherwise provided herein, no buildings or
premises shall be used and no building or part thereof shall be
1 Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(2), which regulated signs, was repealed
11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 25.1994, which local law also renumbered former Subsections CM
and C(4) as Subsections C(2) and C(3), respectively. For current sign provisions, see Art.
XX, Signs.
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§ 100-62 ZONING § 100-71
erected or altered in the Residential RR District unless the
same conforms to the Bulk Schedule and Parking and Loading
Schedules incorporated into this chapter by reference, with the
same force and effect as if such regulations were set forth
herein in fu11.2
ARTICLE VII
Residential Office (RO) District
[Added 1-10-1989 by L.L. No. 1-19893]
§ 100-70. Purpose.
The purpose of the Residential Office (RO) District is to
provide a transition area between business areas and low-
density residential development along major roads which will
provide opportunity for limited nonresidential uses in
essentially residential areas.
§ 100-71. Use regulations.
In the Residential Office (RO) District, no building or
premises shall be used and no building or part of a building
shall be erected or altered which is arranged, intended or
designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any uses except the
following:
A. Permitted uses.
(1) One -family detached dwellings, not to exceed one (1)
dwelling on each lot.
(2) Buildings, structures and uses owned or operated by
the Town of Southold, school districts, park districts
and fire districts.
2 Editor's Note: The Bulk Schedule is included at the end of this chapter, and the
Z Parking and Loading Schedules are in H 100-191 and 100.192.
3 Editor's Note: This local law also repealed former Art. VII, B-1 General Business
District, as amended.
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(3) Buildings, structures and uses owned or operated by
fraternal organizations and utilized for activities
typically conducted by a fraternal organization,
including but not limited to public meeting places,
charitable and fundraising events, patriotic
observances and catering for public and private
functions. [Added 11-28-1989 by L.L. No. 22-19891
(4) Bed -and -breakfast uses as set forth in' and as
regulated by § 100-31B(14). [Added 2-7-1995 by
L.L. No. 3-19951
B. Uses permitted by special exception by the Board of
Appeals. The following uses are permitted as a special
exception by the Board of Appeals as hereinafter
provided and subject to site plan approval by the
Planning.Board, provided that not more than one (1) use
shall be allowed for each forty thousand (40,000) square
feet of lot area:
(1) Special exception uses as set forth in and regulated
by § 100-31B(1) through (7) of the Agricultural -
Conservation District.
(2) Professional offices and business offices.
(3) Funeral homes.
(4)4 Libraries, museums or art galleries.
(5)5 Apartments may be permitted over business and
professional offices as regulated by § 100-91B(4)(a)
through (f), inclusive: [Added 12-12-1989 by L.L.
No. 23-19891
C. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-19891 Accessory
uses. The following uses are permitted as accessory uses
4 Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(4), dealing with bed -and -breakfast uses, was
repealed 2.7-1995 by L.L. No. 3.1995. This local law also provided for the renumbering of
former Subsection B(5) and (6) as Subsection B(4) and (5), respectively.
5 Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(6), regarding wineries, which was added 8-9-1989
by L.L. No. 15.1989 and immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 11-29-1994
by L.L. No. 26-1994.
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§ 100-71 ZONING § 100-80
and, except for residential accessory uses and signs,
which are governed by Article XX, are subject to site
plan review:
(1) Accessory uses as set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-31C(1) through (7) of the Agricultural -
Conservation District and subject to the conditions
set forth in § 100-33 thereof.
(2)e Accessory uses set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-42C(2) of the Hamlet Density Residential
District.
§ 100-72. Bulk, area and parking regulations.
No building or premises shall be used and no building or part
thereof shall be erected or altered in the Residential Office (RO)
District unless the same conforms to the Bulk Schedule and
Parking and Loading Schedules incorporated into this chapter,
with the same force and effect as if such regulations were set
forth herein in fu11.7
ARTICLE VIII
Limited Business (LB) District
[Added 1-10-1989 by L.L. No. 1-19895]
§ 100-80. Purpose.
The purpose of the Limited Business (LB) District is to
provide an opportunity to accommodate limited business
activity along highway corridors, but in areas outside the
hamlet central business areas, that is consistent with the rural
0 Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(2), which regulated signs, was repealed
11-29.1994 by L.L. No. 25-1994, which local law also renumbered former Subsection C(3)
as Subsection C(2). For current sign provisions, see Art. B%, Signs.
7 Editor's Note: The Bulk Schedule is included at the end of this chapter, and the
Parking and Loading Schedules are in H 100-191 and 100-192.
8 Editor's Note: This local law also repealed former Art. VIII, C Light Industrial
District, as amended.
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§ 100-80 SOUTHOLD CODE § 100-81
and historic character of surrounding areas and uses. Emphasis
will be placed on review of design features so that existing and
future uses will not detract from surrounding uses. The
additional uses must generate low amounts of traffic and be
designed to protect the residential and rural character of the
area.
§ 100-81. Use regulations.
In the LB District, no building shall be used and no building
or part of a building shall be erected or altered which is
arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or in part,
for any uses except the following:
A. Permitted uses. [Amended 11-29-1994 by L.L. No.
26-1994]
(1) Any permitted use as set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-31A of the Agricultural -Conservation District
except wineries, which shall be as set forth in
Subsection A(2)(i) below.
(2) The following uses are permitted uses subject to the
site plan approval by the Planning Board:
(a) Retail businesses complementary to the rural
and historic character of the surrounding area,
limited to the following:
[1] Antique, art and craft shops and galleries.
[2] Custom workshops and machine shops.
[3] Wholesale or retail sale and accessory
storage and display of garden materials
and plants, including nursery operations,
provided that the outdoor storage or
display of plants and materials does not
obstruct pedestrian flow or vehicular traffic
and does not occur within three (3) feet of
the property line.
[4] Libraries or museums.
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§ 100-81 ZONING § 100-81
(b) Professional and business offices.
(c) Funeral homes.
(d) Restaurants, except drive-in restaurants.
(e) Personal service stores and shops, including
barbershops, beauty parlors, professional
studios and travel agencies.
(f) Repair shops for household, business or
personal appliances, including cabinet shops,
carpenter shops, electrical shops, plumbing
shops, furniture repair shops and bicycle and
motorcycle shops, landscaping and other service
businesses.
(g) Wholesale and warehousing.
(h) Retail uses supplemental to the service
business establishment.
(i) Wineries which meet the following standards:
[1] Wineries shall be a farm winery licensed
under New York State law from which wine
made from primarily Long Island grapes is
produced and sold.
[2] Wineries shall obtain site plan approval.
[3] Wineries shall have retail sales on site.
(3) Bed -and -breakfast uses as set forth in and as
regulated by § 100-31B(14). [Added 2-7-1995 by
L.L. No. 3-19951
B. [Amended 8-1-1989 by L.L. No. 15-1989; 11-29-1994
by L.L. No. 26-1994; 2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-19951 Uses
permitted by special exception by the Board of Appeals.
The following uses are permitted as a special exception
by the Board of Appeals as hereinafter provided and are
subject to site plan approval by the Planning Board:
(1) Any special exception use as set forth in and
regulated by § 100-31B of the Agricultural -
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§ 100-81 SOUTHOLD CODE § 100-82
Conservation District, except that wineries are not
required to be in connection with a vineyard, and
except bed -and -breakfasts.
C. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-1989] Accessory
uses. The following uses are permitted as accessory uses
and, except for residential accessory uses and signs,
which are governed by Article XX, are subject to site
plan review:
(1) Any accessory use as set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-31C(1) through (8) and (10) of the
Agricultural -Conservation District, and subject to
the conditions set forth in § 100-33 thereof.
[Amended 11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 26-199419
§ 100-82. Bulk, area and parking regulations.
Except as otherwise provided herein, no buildings or
premises shall be used and no building or part thereof shall be
erected or altered in the LB District unless the same conforms
to the Bulk Schedule and Parking and Loading Schedules
incorporated into this chapter by reference, with the same force
and effect as if such regulations were set forth herein in full.lo
9 Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(2), which immediately followed this subsection
and regulated signs, was repealed 11-29.1994 by L.L. No. 25-1994. For current sign
provisions, see Art. xx, Signs.
10 Editor's Note: The Bulk Schedule is included at the end of this chapter, and the
Parking and Loading Schedules are in H 100-191 and 100-192.
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§ 100-90 ZONING § 100-91
in
–e ARTICLE IX
Hamlet Business (HB) District
[Added 1-10-1989 by L.L. No. 1-1989111
7 § 100-90. Purpose.
The purpose of the Hamlet Business (HB) District is to
provide for business development in the hamlet central
business areas, including retail, office and service uses, public
and semipublic uses, as well as hotel and motel and multifamily
3 residential development that will support and enhance the
retail development and provide a focus for the hamlet area.
PV]
-, § 100-91. Use regulations.
In the HB District, no building or premises shall be used and
no building or part of a building shall be erected or altered
which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or
in part, for any uses except the following:
A. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-1989; 5-16-1994 by
L.L. No. 9-1994; 2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-19951
Permitted uses. The following are .permitted uses and,
except for those uses permitted under Subsection A(1),
A(2) and A(19) hereof, are subject to site plan approval
by the Planning Board:
(1) Any permitted use set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-31A(1) and (3) of the Agricultural -
Conservation District.
(2) Any permitted uses as set forth in and as regulated
by § 100-42A(2) of the Hamlet Residential District.
(3) Boardinghouses and tourist homes.
(4) Business, professional and governmental offices.
(5) Banks and financial institutions.
11 Editor's Note: This local law also repealed former Art. Ix, C-1 General Industrial
District, as amended.
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(6) Retail stores.
(7) Restaurants, excluding formula food and take-out
restaurants. [Amended 5-16-1994 by L.L. No.
9-1994]
(8) Bakeshops (for on -premises retail sale).
(9) Personal service stores and shops, including
barbershops, beauty parlors, professional studios
and travel agencies.
(10) Art, antique and auction galleries.
(11) Artists' and craftsmen's workshops.
(12) Auditoriums or meeting halls.
(13) Repair shops for household, business or personal
appliances, including cabinet shops, carpenter
shops, electrical shops, plumbing shops, furniture
repair shops and bicycle and motorcycle shops.
(14) Custom workshops.
(15) Bus or train stations.
(16) Theaters or cinemas (other than outdoor).
(17) Libraries or museums.
(18) Laundromats.
(19) Bed -and -breakfast uses as set forth in and as
regulated by § 100-31B(14).
B. Uses permitted by special exception by the Board of
Appeals. The following uses are permitted as a special
exception by the Board of Appeals as hereinafter
provided, subject to site plan approval by the Planning
Board:
(1) Any special exception use set forth in and as
regulated by § 100-31B(3) to (6) and (13) and (14) of
the Agricultural -Conservation District.
(2) Multiple dwellings and townhouses.
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(3) Motel and hotel uses as set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-61B(4) of the Resort Residential (RR) District,
except that minimum lot size shall be three (3)
acres. [Amended 7-31-1990 by L.L. No. 16-19901
(4) [Amended 12-12-1989 by L.L. No. 23-19891
Apartments may be permitted over retail stores and
business, professional and governmental offices,
subject to the following requirements:
(a) The explicit written approval of the Town Fire
Prevention Inspector shall be obtained for the
design, location, access and other safety-related
elements of every such apartment. No
apartment shall be permitted over filling
stations, stores retailing flammable or fume -
producing goods, restaurants or other
businesses with kitchens or other facilities
producing intense heat or any other establish-
ment which the Fire Prevention Inspector
determines to pose a greater -than -average
built-in fire risk.
(b) The habitable floor area of each apartment
shall be at least four hundred fifty (450) square
feet, but in no case more than seven hundred
fifty (750) square feet. The apartment shall not
be located on the first floor of the building, and
the apartment shall contain all services for safe
and convenient habitation, meeting the New
York State Uniform Fire Prevention and
Building Code and the Sanitary Code.
(c) There shall be no more than three (3)
apartments created or maintained in any single
building.
(d) Each apartment, or common hallway servicing
two (2) or three (3) apai tments, shall have a
separate access to the outside of the building,
which must be distinct from the access to uses
on the first floor.
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(e) Each apartment shall have at least one (1) on-
site off-street parking space meeting the
standards of this chapter, conveniently located
for access to the apartment.
(f) Only the owner of the building in which it is
proposed to locate the apartment(s) may apply
for this special permit. The Board of Appeals
shall require that such applicant execute such
agreements, contracts, easements, covenants,
deed restrictions or other legal instruments
running in favor of the town as, upon recom-
mendation of the Town Attorney, the Board
shall determine to be necessary to ensure that:
[1] The apartment, or any proprietary or other
interest therein, will not be sold to the
tenant or any other party, except as part of
a sale of the entire building in which the
apartment is located.
[2] The apartment is made available for year-
round rental.
[3] The apartment is properly constructed,
maintained and used, and unapproved uses
are excluded therefrom.
[4] Any other condition deemed reasonable
and necessary to ensure the immediate and
long-term success of the apartment in
helping to meet identified housing needs in
the community is complied with.
(5) Boarding and/or tourist homes as set forth and
regulated by § 100-61B(5) of the Resort Residential
(RR) District. [Amended 2-7-1995 by L.L. No.
3-1995]
(6) Fraternal or social institutional offices or meeting
halls.
(7) Drinking establishments.
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(8) Public garages.
(9) Funeral homes.
(10) (Reserved)12
(11) [Added 5-16-1994 by L.L. No. 9-1994] Take-out
and formula food restaurants, subject to the
following requirements:
(a) Adequate parking shall be provided in
accordance with that required by Article XIX,
Parking and Loading Areas, of this chapter. All
parking spaces shall be located within
reasonable walking distance of the site or three
hundred (300) feet, whichever is less. The
improvement or development of municipal
parking may be used to satisfy this
requirement. The adequacy of municipal
parking shall be determined by the Planning
Board as 'part of its site plan review procedure
by conducting a parking survey of the capacity
of the existing municipal parking area to
accommodate the projected increase in usage
due to the introduction of the subject land use.
(b) An assessment of the potential traffic impacts
of the proposed use must accompany the long
environmental assessment form. The
appropriate mitigation measures must be
incorporated into the site plan.
(c) There shall be no counter serving outdoor traffic
via a drive-in, drive-through, drive -up, drive-by
or walk-up window or door.
(d) Exterior signage shall conform in all respects to
Article XX, Signs, of this chapter and, further,
may not be lit from within.
12 Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(10), wineries, amended 8-1.1989 by L.L. No.
15.1989, was repealed 11-26-1994 by L.L. No. 26-1994.
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(e) Advertisements, including trademark logos,
may not be affixed, painted or glued onto the
windows of the business or onto any exterior
structures, including waste disposal receptacles
and flags.
(f) The physical design, including color and use of
materials, of the establishment shall be
compatible with and sensitive to the visual and
physical characteristics of other buildings,
public spaces and uses in the particular
location.
C. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-19891 Accessory
uses. The following uses are permitted as accessory uses
and, except for residential accessory uses and signs,
which are subject to Article XX, are subject to site plan
review:
(1) Accessory uses as set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-31C(1) through (7) of the Agricultural -
Conservation District, and subject to the conditions
set forth in § 100-33 thereof.13
§ 100-92. Bulk, area and parking regulations.
No building or premises shall be used and no building or part
thereof shall be erected or altered in the HB District unless the
same conforms to the Bulk Schedule and Parking and Loading
Schedules incorporated into this chapter by reference, with the
same force and effect as if such regulations were set forth
herein in fu11.14
13 Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(2) and (3), which regulated signs, were repealed
11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 25.1994. For current sign provisions, see Art. xx, signs.
14 Editor's Note: The Bulk Schedule is included at the end of this chapter, and the
Parking and Loading Schedules are in §§ 100.191 and 100-192.
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—� § 100-93. Uses confined to enclosed buildings.
All uses permitted in the HB District, including the display
and sale of merchandise and the storage of all property, except
living plants, shrubs and trees, shall be confined to fully
enclosed buildings on the premises.
ARTICLE X
General Business (B) District
[Added 1-10-1989 by L.L. No. 1-1989151
§ 100-100. Purpose.
The purpose of the General Business (B) District is to provide
for retail and wholesale commercial development and limited
office and industrial development outside of the hamlet central
business areas, generally along major highways. It is designed
to accommodate uses that benefit from large numbers of
motorists, that need fairly large parcels of land and that may
involve characteristics such as heavy trucking and noise.
§ 100-101. Use regulations.
In the B District, no building or premises shall be used and
no building or part thereof shall be erected or altered which is
arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or in part,
for any uses except the following:
A. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-1989] Permitted
uses. The following uses are permitted uses and, except
for those uses permitted under Subsection A(1) hereof,
are subject to site plan approval by the Planning Board:
(1) Any permitted use set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-31A(2) and (3) of the Agricultural -
Conservation District.
15 Editor's Note: This local law also repealed former Art. x, Tourist Camps, Camp
Cottages and Trailers.
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(2) Any permitted use set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-91A(3) to (19) of the Hamlet Business District.
[Amended 2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-19951
(3) Wholesale businesses, warehouses and building
material storage and sale, but excluding storage of
coal, coke, fuel oil or junk.
(4) Building, electrical and plumbing contractors'
businesses or yards.
(5) Cold storage plants, baking and other food
processing and packaging plants that are not
offensive, obnoxious or detrimental to neighboring
uses by reason of dust, smoke, vibration, noise, odor
or effluent.
(6) Wholesale or retail sale and accessory storage and
display of garden materials, supplies and plants,
including nursery operations, provided that the
outdoor storage or display of plants and materials
does not obstruct pedestrian flow or vehicular traffic
and does not occur within three (3) feet of the
property line.
(7) Wholesale/retail beverage distribution.
(8) Funeral homes.
(9) Train or bus stations.
(10) Telephone exchanges.
(11) [Added 11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 26-19941 Wineries
which meet the following standards:
(a) It shall be a farm winery licensed under New
York State law from which wine made from
primarily Long Island grapes is produced and
sold.
(b) It shall obtain site plan approval.
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(c) It shall have retail sales on site.
B. Uses permitted by special exception by the Board of
Appeals. The following uses are permitted as a special
exception by the Board of Appeals, as hereinafter
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(8) Wholesale and retail sales and repair of boats and
marine items.
(9) Boat building, boat servicing and boat storage
facilities.
(10) Restaurants.
(11) Sauerkraut manufacturing plants.
(12) Basic Utility Stage II airport, subject to the
following conditions:
(a) Minimum parcel size shall be one hundred (100)
acres. 16
C. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-19891 Accessory
uses. The following uses are permitted as accessory uses
and, except for residential accessory uses and signs,
which are governed by Article XX, are subject to site
plan review:
(1) Accessory uses on the same lot with and customarily
incidental to any permitted or special exception use
and not involving a separate business.
(2)17 Fully enclosed storage facilities incidental to the
principal use.
(3) Open storage as set forth in and regulated by
§ 100-101C(2) of the General Business District.
(4) Indoor and outdoor recreation facilities for the
exclusive use of executives and employees of the
principal use and their families.
19 Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(13), dealing with bed -and -breakfast uses, which
immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-1995. Former
Subsection B(14), wineries, which immediately followed former Subsection B(13), was
repealed 11-29.1994 by L.L. No. 266.1994.
17 Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(2) and (3), which regulated signs, were repealed
11-29.1994 by L.L. No. 25-1994, which local law also renumbered former Subsection C(4)
through (11) as Subsection C(2) through (9), respectively. For current provisions
regarding signs, see Art. xx, Signs.
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(5) In-service training schools for employees of the
principal use.
(6) Private garages for the storage and service of motor
vehicles owned by the owner of the principal use or
the executives or employees thereof, or visitors
thereto, including the sale of them, but not to the
public generally of gasoline, oil and minor
accessories.
(7) Central heating and power plants accessory to the
principal use and the service of all structures on the
premises.
(8) Maintenance and utility shops incidental to the
principal use.
(9) Off-street parking and loading. Said areas shall not
be nearer than fifty (50) feet to any lot line or street
and, if generally adjacent to any street or any
residence district, shall be suitably screened by a
landscaped strip of at least ten (10) feet in width.
§ 100-132. Bulk, area and parking regulations.
No building or premises shall be used and no building or part
thereof shall be erected or altered in the LIO Light Industrial
Park/Planned Office Park District unless the same conforms to
the Bulk Schedule and Parking and Loading Schedules
incorporated into this chapter by reference, with the same force
and effect as if such regulations were set forth herein in full.18
18 Editor's Note: The Bulk Schedule is included at the end of this chapter, and the
Parking and Loading Schedules are in §§ 100-191 and 100-192.
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Light Industrial (LI) District
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The purpose of the Light Industrial (LI) District is to provide
an opportunity for business and industrial uses on smaller lots
than would be appropriate for the LIO Light Industrial
Park/Planned Office Park District.
§ 100-141. Use regulations.
In the LI District, no building or premises shall be used and
no building or part of a building shall be erected or altered
which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or
in part, for any purpose except the following:
A. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-19891 Permitted
uses. The following uses are permitted uses and, except
for those uses permitted under Subsection A(1) hereof,
are subject to site plan approval by the Planning Board:
(1) Any permitted uses set forth in and as regulated by
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Conservation District.
(2) Any permitted uses set forth in and as regulated by
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§ 100-131A(2) to (5) of the Light Industrial
Park/Planned Office Park District.
(3) Wineries as regulated by § 100-101A(11). [Added
11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 26-19941
B. Uses permitted by special exception of the Board of
Appeals. The following uses are permitted as a special
exception by the Board of Appeals as hereinafter
provided and subject to site plan approval by the
Planning Board:
19 Editor's Note: Former Art. XIV, Administration and Enforcement, was renumbered
as Art. XXVM 1-10-1989 by L.L. No. 1.1989.
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(1) Any special exception use set forth in and as
regulated by § 100-131B(1) to (11) of the Light
Industrial Park/Planned Office Park District.20
C. [Amended 5-9-1989 by L.L. No. 6-1989] Accessory
uses. The following uses are permitted as accessory uses
and, except for residential accessory uses and signs,
which are governed by Article XX, are subject to site
plan review:
(1) Accessory uses on the same lot with and customarily
incidental to any permitted or special exception use
and not involving a separate business.
(2)21Accessory uses as set forth in and as regulated by
§ 100-131C(5) through (8) of the Light Industrial
Park/Planned Office Park District.
§ 100-142. Bulk, area and parking regulations.
No building or premises shall be used and no building or part
thereof shall be erected or altered in the LI Light Industrial
District unless the same conforms to the Bulk Schedule and
Parking and Loading Schedules incorporated into this chapter
by reference, with the same force and effect as if such
regulations were set forth herein in fu11.22
20 Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(2), dealing with bed and breakfast uses, which
immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-1995. Former
Subsection B(3), wineries, which immediately followed former Subsection B(2), was
repealed 11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 26.1994.
21 Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(2) and (3), which regulated signs, were repealed
11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 25-1994, which local law also renumbered former Subsection C(4)
as C(2). For current sign provisions, see Art. %x, Signs.
22 Editor's Note: The Bulk Schedule is included at the end of this chapter, and the
Parking and Loading Schedules are in H 100-191 and 100-192.
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§ 100-271. Powers and duties.
In addition to such powers as may be conferred upon it by
law, the Board of Appeals shall have the following powers:
A. Appeals: to hear and decide appeals from and review any
order, requirement, decision or determination made by
the Building Inspector.
B. Variances: Where there are practical difficulties or
unnecessary hardships in the way of carrying out the
strict letter of these regulations, the Board of Appeals
shall have the power to vary or modify the application of
such regulations so that the spirit of this chapter shall
be observed, public safety and welfare secured and
substantial justice done.
C. Special exceptions, special permits and other approvals:
Whenever a use or the location thereof is permitted only
if the Board of Appeals shall approve thereof, the Board
of Appeals may, in a specific case and after notice and
public hearing, authorize such permitted use and its
location within the district in which this chapter
specifies the permitted use may be located.
D. Interpretations: on appeal from an order, decision or
determination of an administrative officer or on request
of any town officer, board or agency, to decide any of the
following:
(1) Determine the meaning of any provision in this
chapter or of any condition or requirement specified
or made under the provisions of this chapter.
(2) Determine the exact location of any district
boundary shown on the Zoning Map.
§ 100-272. Additional conditions and safeguards.
In deciding any matter before it, the Board of Appeals may
impose such conditions and safeguards as it deems necessary or
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appropriate to preserve and protect the spirit and the objectives
of this chapter.
§ 100-273. Rules of conduct and procedure.
The Board of Appeals shall, consistent with the law,
determine its own rules of conduct and procedure.
§ 100-274. Fees. [Amended 2-11-1990 by L.L. No. 29-1990;
11-24-1992 by L.L. No. 30-19921
Applications to the Board of Appeals for any relief herein
shall be accompanied by a fee as hereinafter provided:
A. For applications involving fences, accessory structures or
accessory buildings, alterations or additions containing
less than two hundred (200) square feet in floor area, the
fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.).
B. For all other applications, including those involving
commercial property, containing a single request [for
example, an application requesting one (1) variance or
an application requesting a special exception], the fee
shall be four hundred dollars ($400.), except that the fee
for a special exception for a bed -and -breakfast shall be
two hundred fifty dollars ($250.). [Amended 2-7-1995
by L.L. No. 3-19951
C. For applications containing more than one (1) request,
such as an application requesting an area variance and a
width variance, the fee shall be six hundred dollars
($600.).
D. For applications for interpretations on appeal from an
order, decision or determination of an administrative
officer, the fee shall be two hundred dollars ($200.) for
each section of the Town Code for which an
interpretation is requested.
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E. For applications for variances from Town Law § 280-a
(rights-of-way), the fee shall be two hundred fifty dollars
($250.).
F. For applications for rehearings, the fee shall be the same
as the fee charged for the original application.
G. For applications for public entertainment and special
events permits, the fee shall be fifty dollars ($50.).
[Added 11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 26-19941
§ 100-275. Notice of hearing.
A. In all cases where the Board of Appeals is required to
hold a public hearing, in addition to the notice of such
hearing required by law, a written notice containing the
following information shall be sent by the person
petitioning such Board, or his agent, by either certified
or registered mail, to every owner of property
immediately adjacent thereto. In the event that any
petitioner owns or has any interest in any property
immediately adjacent to the property which is the
subject of such petition, then written notice shall also be
given to the owners of the property adjacent to such
other property of the petitioner. For the purpose of this
section, the words "owner" or "property owner" mean the
owner as shown on the current assessment roll of the
Town of Southold. The notice required by this section
shall be mailed by the petitioner, or his agent,
(Cont'd on page 10165)
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(h) Demolition and/or removal and/or relocation of
any building: fifteen dollars ($15.) minimum
and ten cents ($0.10) for each square foot in
excess of three hundred (300) square feet of
floor area.
(i) Bed -and -breakfast permit and inspection: one
hundred dollars ($100.) for the initial annual
permit and fifty dollars ($50.) per timely annual
renewal. [Added 2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-19951
(2) For the purposes of this Subsection J, cellars, decks,
attached garages and any habitable area shall be
included in the calculation of floor area.
(3) Notwithstanding the foregoing, no fee shall be
required of or paid by taxing entities or districts,
including but not limited to fire districts, school
districts, park districts and the like. [Added
9-26-1989 by L.L. No. 20-1989]
(Cont'd on page 10171)
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