Suffolk caps building height by zoning district in UDO Table 407-1. Most residential districts, including RL, RLM, RM, RC, and RU, allow a maximum of 45 feet; the RU-12 district permits up to 60 feet.
Under Suffolk UDO § 31-407 and Table 407-1, maximum building height is set per district. The base residential districts, including Rural Estate, RL, RLM, RM, RC, and RU, all cap structures at 45 feet, as do the agricultural and rural residential districts. Higher-density RU-12 allows 60 feet, and commercial and industrial districts such as B-2, O-I, M-1, and M-2 reach 65 feet. Heights are measured under the UDO's definitions, and the Airport Overlay District near Suffolk Executive Airport imposes additional approach-slope height restrictions.
Exceeding the district height limit blocks UDO permit approval. Suffolk Zoning enforcement can deny the certificate of occupancy or require alteration; relief requires a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
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