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May 21, 2026
MAY 2 2. 2026 RE: Resolution Number 2026-439
SOUTHOLD TOWN Local Law in relation to Wireless
PLANNING BOARD Communication Facilities
James H. Rich, III, Chairman
Southold Town Planning Board
54375 Main Road
PO Box 1179
Southold,NY 11971
Dear Mr. Rich, III:
The Southold Town Board, at their regular Town Board meeting held on May 5, 2026, adopted
the resolution referenced above. A certified copy is enclosed.
Please prepare an official report defining the Planning Department's recommendations with
regard to this proposed Local Law and forward it to me at your earliest convenience. This
proposed Local Law is also being sent to the Suffolk County Department of Planning for their
review. The date and time for this public hearing is June 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm.
The entire Wireless Plan is available on the town website: southoldtownny.gov
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Lynd VM Rudder
Deputy Town Clerk
Eric
Cc: Town Board
Town Attorney
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THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO.2026-439 WAS
ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON
MAY 5,2026:
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk
County,New York, on the 5th day of May 2026, a Local Law entitled "A Local Law in relation
to an Amendment to Chapter 280- Wireless Communications Facilities",and now therefor
be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold will hold a public hearing on the
aforesaid Local Law at Peconic Community Center, 1170 Peconic Lane, Peconic,New York, on
the 16th day of June 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at which time all interested persons will be given an
opportunity to be heard.
The proposed Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Chanter 280
Wireless Communications Facilities_," which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2026
ARTICLE XVII
Wireless Communication Facilities
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
Chapter 280,Article XVII is hereby repealed in its entirety.
A new Chapter 280, Article XVII Wireless Communication Facilities is hereby adopted as
follows:
§ 280-67. Purpose.
It is the express purpose of this article to minimize the visual and environmental impacts of
wireless communication facilities while protecting the health,safety and welfare of
Southold's citizens It recognizes the crucial role of reliable wireless coverage for work,
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public safety education, social connection and recreation, and allows wireless service
providers to meet their technological and Service objectives. In addition. the regulation of
wireless facilities, including the hype of structure is intended to protect the scenic and
aesthetic qualities of the Town of Southold while meeting the communitv's need for
consistent and dependable coverage. This article allows wireless communication facilities in
certain preferred locations to be reviewed and approved in keeping with the Town's
existing zoning and historic development patterns including the size and spacing of
structures.
THE ENTIRE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW IS AN ATTACHMENT TO THIS AGENDA AND
IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE TOWN CLERKS OFFICE.
Denis Nonearrow
Southold Town Clerk
RESULT: Adopted
MOVER: Councilwoman Smith
SECONDER: Councilwoman Doherty
AYES: Councilman Mealy,Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty,
Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr.
NAYES: None
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