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Historic Preservation in Southampton, NY (2026)

1 verified historic preservation rules for Southampton, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Historic-Cultural Monuments

In the Town of Southampton outside the villages, the Town Board designates local landmarks, cultural resources and historic districts under Town Code § 330-321. Designation follows a Landmarks and Historic Districts Board review, a public hearing within 45 days of that advisory report, and certified-mail notice plus 10 days' published notice to the owner beforehand.

Southampton Landmark & Historic District Rules

Significant Restrictions

Southampton Town Code § 330-321

§ 330-321. Procedure and criteria for designation of landmarks or historic districts. ... The Town Board may designate an individual property, a portion of a property, a cultural resource or a structure as a landmark if it meets one or more of the following criteria: (a) Possesses special character or historic or aesthetic interest of value as part of the cultural, political, economic or social...

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Historic Preservation in Suffolk County