Showing ordinances that apply to Port Washington, NY
Port Washington is an unincorporated community (population 16,753) in Nassau County, New York. Because Port Washington is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Nassau County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The structure height limits rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Nassau County height limits vary by village. Single-family residential typically 30-35 ft or 2.5 stories. North Shore villages (Sands Point, Kings Point) often 30 ft. Long Beach and incorporated cities allow 35-45 ft with zoning. Commercial zones 35-50 ft typical.
Nassau residential height limits commonly 30-35 ft measured from average grade to ridge or midpoint of pitched roof. Town of Hempstead Residence A: 30 ft / 2.5 stories. Garden City: 30 ft. Sands Point and Kings Point: 30 ft with strict enforcement. Long Beach Boardwalk District allows up to 45 ft with special permit. Commercial/business zones typically 35-45 ft. Airport overlay zones near Republic (FRG) and JFK approach paths impose FAA Part 77 height restrictions. Historic districts (Garden City's Cathedral Ave, Oyster Bay village center) may impose lower limits. Rooftop mechanical equipment typically excluded up to 10 ft. Steeples, antennas have special review.
Height violations: $500-$5,000 plus demolition or removal orders. CO denial at completion. Retroactive variance rare and expensive.
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