Public hearing on proposed local law for Accessory Dwelling Units in Riverhead.
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What You Should Do Next
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Review Proposed Local Law
Visit the Town Clerk's office or the Town's website to read the full text of the proposed local law before the public hearing on February 18, 2026.
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Attend Public Hearing
Join the Town Board meeting on February 18, 2026, at 6:05 p.m. at 4 West Second Street, Riverhead, to voice your opinions or concerns regarding the proposed changes.
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Contact Town Clerk
If you have questions or need further information, contact James M. Wooten, Town Clerk, at the Town Clerk's office before the hearing.
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Submit Written Comments
Prepare and submit any written comments regarding the proposed local law to the Town Clerk's office before the public hearing date.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of the public hearing in Riverhead?
- To consider a proposed local law regarding Accessory Dwelling Units.
- Where can I review the proposed local law for Riverhead?
- At the Office of the Town Clerk or on the Town's website.
- When is the public hearing scheduled in Riverhead?
- On February 18, 2026, at approximately 6:05 p.m.
- What changes are being proposed to the Riverhead Town Code?
- Repealing Article 1 of Chapter 105 and enacting new standards for Accessory Dwelling Units.
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Full Notice Text
SUFFOLK COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE that a public hearing will be held before the Town Board of the Town of Riverhead, at 4 West Second Street, Riverhead, New York on the 18 th day of February, 2026 at or about 6:05 o'clock p.m. to consider a proposed local law repealing Article 1 of Chapter 105, titled “Accessory Apartments” of the Riverhead Town Code and thereupon enacting a new Part 7, titled “Accessory Dwelling Unit(s) (ADUs)” of Chapter 217, titled “Buildings, Building Construction and Improvements and Housing Standards” of the Riverhead Town Code. The purpose of the proposed change is to define and establish uniform standards and procedures for creation and regulation of Accessory Dwelling Units within the Town of Riverhead, ensuring expansion of housing options, proper construction and maintenance of such units, enabling growth while preserving existing neighborhoods, and implementing administrative processes for review, permitting and enforcement of such units. Further, the proposed action repeals obsolete and redundant provisions of Town Code originally designed to permit “Accessory Apartments”. Due to the length of the amendment proposed herein, a copy of the entire text of the proposed local law and the provisions of existing law to be replaced may be reviewed at the Office of the Town Clerk, 4 West Second Street, Riverhead, New York 11901, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and can further be accessed on the Town’s website at: www.townofriverheadny.gov under the Agenda and Minutes for the February 3, 2026 Town Board Meeting. Dated: Riverhead, New York February 3, 2026 BY THE ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF RIVERHEAD JAMES M. WOOTEN, Town Clerk