A seasonal bungalow razed to make way for a year-round home. A historic cottage leveled and replaced with something much larger.
Sound familiar?
It does to virtually every civic group within Southold Town — and they are pressuring the Town Board to take action on house size.
Members of the Orient Association, East Marion Community Association, Cutchogue Civic Association, New Suffolk Civic Association and Mattituck-Laurel Civic Association, appealed to the board during a work session Tuesday, arguing that while each hamlet organization must contend with its own unique issues, house size transcends geographical boundaries.
“We believe that house size limitation is one of the issues among many that brings together many aspects of preserving community character,” said Orient Association president Drianne Benner. “As houses grow incrementally larger, with no constraint or little constant, the nature of that community character that we love is beginning to change.”
Recent Happenings
On September 29, 2026 at 6pm, the Town is hosting a public input session on these proposed code changes in the Town Hall Meeting Room.
On September 29, 2026 at 6pm, the Town is hosting a public input session on proposed code changes in the Town Hall Meeting Room. relating to our Affordable Housing efforts. This is an opportunity for the public to hear about the positive steps the town is taking and to voice their opinions and support. Please consider attending.
Our Housing Crisis: Local Voices
A panel discussion with a parent, educator, firefighter, healthcare professional and small business owner followed by a Q and A
Monday August 31 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm at CAST 53930 Main Road, Southold, NY 11971. Residents who struggle with housing options on the North Fork and the impact this has on families, schools, services and businesses..
Ticks & Tick-Borne Diseases Forum
Learn About Alpha-Gal Syndrome, Ticks and tick-borne diseases, How to prevent tick bites, How to reduce ticks in your yard, Deer population