Building Setbacks & Zoning in Southampton Village, NY (2026)
3 verified building setbacks & zoning rules for Southampton Village, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Setback Rules
In the Village of Southampton, § 116-11.1 sets yard minimums for one-family residence districts and MF-20 by lot area, not by district alone. A lot of 20,000 to 39,999 square feet needs a 40-foot front yard, a 60-foot rear yard and a 20-foot minimum side yard, with accessory buildings 50 feet from the street.
Yard Setbacks in Village of Southampton Residence Districts
Some RestrictionsSouthampton Village Code § 116-11.1A
A. Except as otherwise hereinafter provided, the minimum yard dimensional regulations (including front, side and rear yard requirements for a principal building and distance from street, side lot line and rear lot line requirements for accessory buildings and structures) within all one-family residence districts (the R-120, R-80, R-60, R-40, R-20, R-12.5 and R-7.5 Residence Districts) and the M...
Structure Height Limits
In the Village of Southampton, § 116-12F caps structure height in one-family residence districts and MF-20 at 30 feet on lots under 20,000 square feet, 33 feet from 20,000 up to 40,000, and 35 feet at 40,000 or more. A roof flatter than 7/12 over more than 5% of the roof cuts the cap by seven feet.
Residential Height Limits in Village of Southampton, NY
Some RestrictionsSouthampton Village Code § 116-12F
F. Height in certain residence districts. ... (1) Except as otherwise hereinafter provided, the maximum height in feet for all structures within all one-family residence districts (the R-120, R-80, R-60, R-40, R-20, R-12.5 and R-7.5 Residence Districts) and the MF-20 Multifamily Residence District shall be based on the lot area of the lot and shall be as set forth in the following table: Lot Ar...
Lot Coverage Limits
In the Village of Southampton, maximum lot coverage by main and accessory buildings and structures in the one-family residence districts and MF-20 is 14% of the lot area plus 1,500 square feet, and never more than 30% of lot area. The Village Business district allows 70% coverage under a separate section.
Maximum Lot Coverage in Southampton Village Residence Districts
Some RestrictionsSouthampton Village Code § 116-11.2
The maximum lot coverage (maximum lot coverage by main and accessory buildings and structures) within all one-family residence districts (the R-120, R-80, R-60, R-40, R-20, R-12.5 and R-7.5 Residence Districts) and the MF-20 Multifamily Residence District shall be 14% of the lot area of the lot plus 1,500 square feet. In no case in such districts shall lot coverage exceed 30% of lot area.
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