Islip limits single-family residential buildings to 35 ft and 2.5 stories in Residence districts. Accessory structures limited to 18 ft or the height of principal building, whichever is less. Measured from pre-construction grade.
Town Code §68 sets height at 35 ft / 2.5 stories for residences. Business districts vary 35-50 ft. Industrial up to 60 ft. Height measured from average pre-existing grade to midpoint of pitched roof or top of flat roof/parapet. Chimneys, antennas, mechanical penthouses exempt up to 10 ft above roof. Airport overlay near Long Island MacArthur Airport imposes FAA Part 77 surface restrictions limiting height further.
Exceeding height without variance: stop work order and removal requirement. Structures in airport approach surface without FAA determination: federal violation.
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