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Department of Planning Inventories: Year to Date

Housing
- Apartments
- Condominiums
- Co-ops
- Senior
- Subsidized
Shopping Centers
Hotels

Inventories Maintained by the
Suffolk County Department of Planning
The following data is available for the county, towns, villages and hamlets in Suffolk County. The inventories are based upon applications filed with the Department of Planning, newspaper articles and other information that may become available. The inventories have been maintained by the department since the late 1960s. This information is updated and posted to this site as the data is entered into the database.


Historic Trust Manual - Council on Environmental Quality  

 

2009 


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1975





Demographic Profile: 2000

2000 Census of Population and Housing
Suffolk County, NY

CENSUS 2000: Demographic Profiles
Suffolk County, New York

The following data is available for the county, towns, villages, CDPs and Congressional Districts in Suffolk County:

  • DP-1. Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000
  • DP-2. Profile of Selected Social Characteristics: 2000
  • DP-3. Profile of Selected Economic Characteristics: 2000
  • DP-4. Profile of Selected Housing Characteristics: 2000

    May 2002


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Demographic, Economic, and Development Trends Suffolk County, New York    
An overview of Suffolk County's population, age, household size, race and ethnicity, income, housing, economy, and transportation.

November 2008


Demographic, Economic, and Development Trends Suffolk County, New�D;�A;York

Demographic, Economic, and Development Trends Suffolk County, New York   
An overview of Suffolk County's population, age, household size, race and ethnicity, income, housing, economy, and transportation.

April 2005


Shopping Centers and Downtowns

Shopping Centers and Downtowns, Suffolk County, NY *
An inventory and analysis of shopping centers and downtowns in Suffolk County, New York

May 2006

* The maps have been extracted from the report file and are available as separate pdf files due to the large file size of the maps.

Maps:
Shopping Centers and Central�D;�A;Business Districts

Shopping Centers and Central Business Districts, Suffolk County, NY 
An inventory and analysis of shopping centers and central business districts in Suffolk County, New York

July 2001


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Retail Commercial Development, Suffolk County, NY   

February 1997


Local Government Units in Suffolk County

Local Government Units in Suffolk County
There are 10 town, 32 villages, 70 school districts and an assortment of other goverment entities within Suffolk's county boundary. Each one of these units is funded through taxes collected by the Receiver of Taxes in each of Suffolk's ten town. The attaches is available as an internet document only. Some of the information is provided in the Adobe Acrobat Reader format. 


 


Smart Growth
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Suffolk County Smart Growth Committee Report
Analysis and Prioritization of the Recommendations of the Smart Growth Policy Plan for Suffolk County

The report reflects the findings and recommendations of the Committee and contains forty-three recommendations for the implementation and advancement of Smart Growth Principles.

November 2003


Smart Growth Policy Plan for Suffolk County

Smart Growth Policy Plan for Suffolk County
The purpose of this document is to highlight and concentrate on some of the various laws, regulations, policies and programs of Suffolk County which might be examined and measured against smart growth principles and to recommend changes to encourage smart growth.

October 2000


Smart Communities Through Smart Growth

Smart Communities Through Smart Growth
Applying Smart Growth Principles to Suffolk County Towns and Villages. A primer for the application of Smart Growth principles to protect or conserve existing resources for current and future use.

March 2000



Suffolk County Planning Commission



Suffolk County Planning
Commission
Model
Universal Design Incentive
Local Ordinance


 

 

Suffolk County Planning Commission Model Code: Universal Design Incentive 
Suffolk County Planning Commission Model Universal Design Incentive Local Ordinance 


March 2010


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Annual Report of the Suffolk County Planning Commission
Report of the accomplishments of the Suffolk County Department of Planning throughout the previous year.

February 2009


 
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Suffolk County Planning Commission Guidebook  
Policies and guidelines for the referral of proposed municipal subdivision and zoning actions.

January 2009


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Annual Report to the Suffolk County Planning Commission
Report of the accomplishments of the Suffolk County Department of Planning throughout the previous year.

February 2008


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Annual Report of the Suffolk County Planning Commission  
Report of the accomplishments of the Suffolk County Department of Planning throughout the previous year.

June 2004


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Annual Report of the Suffolk County Planning Commission  
Report of the accomplishments of the Suffolk County Department of Planning throughout the previous year.

February 2003


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Annual Report of the Suffolk County Planning Commission  
Report of the accomplishments of the Suffolk County Department of Planning throughout the previous year.

February 2002


Suffolk County Planning Commission Subdivision Guidebook

Suffolk County Planning Commission Subdivision Guidebook
Rules and Regulations for the Referral of Proposed Subdivision Plats to the Suffolk County Planning Commission Pursuant to Article XIV, Suffolk County Administrative Code

Revised: June 1998


Suffolk County Planning Commission Advisory News

Suffolk County Planning Commission Advisory News
The Suffolk County Planning Commission intermittently distributes an advisory newsletter which addresses timely Planning issues. The Newsletters are provided in the Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF) format.

Spring 1997



Land Acquisition and Protection
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Open Space Acquisition Policy Plan For Suffolk County
The Open Space Acquisition Policy Plan for Suffolk County was finalized in June 2007. The report reviews the policies of Suffolk County's land acquisition programs in a comprehensive manner. It clarifies the policy for the future by providing updated policy guidelines. The report provides a foundation for understanding the open space policy objectives of the Suffolk County.

June 2007


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Suffolk County Save Open Space Bond Act Workforce Housing Transfer of Development Right  Implementation Plan

February 2005


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Land Acquisition Programs:
A Summary of Authorizing Legislation and Program Requirements

Summary descriptions of the twelve land acquisition programs utilized by Suffolk County to preserve and protect land and drinking water in Suffolk County. The report was prepared to provide a greater understanding of the programs and to provide guidance to both decision-makers and local municipal partners.

July 2003


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Open Space Plan for the Five Western Towns of Suffolk County  

September 1998


Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan: The Economy of Agriculture

Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan: The Economy of Agriculture
The plan for the protection of agriculture in Suffolk County prepared by the Suffolk County Planning Department and the Suffolk County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board.

June 1996



Special Studies

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Greenhouse Structures: Guidelines for Parcels with County Purchased Development Rights
A guidebook of definitions, rules, and regulations surrounding greenhouses and greenhouse construction on parcels of land with Suffolk County Purchase of Development Rights.

November 2008


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2007 Existing Land Use Inventory Western Suffolk County *

*The maps have been extracted from the report file and are available as separate pdf files due to the large size of the maps.

June 2007

Maps: 2007 Existing Land Use 11"x17":

   -  Babylon Town
   -  Brookhaven Town 
   -  Huntington Town
   -  Islip Town
   -  Smithtown Town

Maps: 2007 Existing Land Use 35"x54":

   -  Babylon Town
   -  Brookhaven Town
   -  Huntington Town
   -  Islip Town
   -  Smithtown Town 


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A Review of Selected Growth and Development Areas,
Suffolk County, New York, August 2006 [12,066 KB]
 
*
Executive Order number 8-2006 issued February 28, 2006 directs the Suffolk County Department of Planning to perform an evaluation and analysis of proposed development in five major growth and development areas in Suffolk County. These five areas were identified through a collaborative process between Suffolk County and the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC). The five areas are:

  • Route 110 Office-Industrial Corridor,
  • Sagtikos Regional Development Zone,
  • Yaphank,
  • Town of Riverhead, and
  • Stony Brook High Tech Campus.

This report presents an overview of existing conditions in each of the five growth areas. The discussion of each area includes information on employment, types of businesses, population, office and industrial markets, retail centers, and traffic data. An analysis of current additional development proposed and estimates of potential future growth and development are presented for each growth area. A discussion of the outlook for future growth in each area, and potential impact mitigation measures are discussed. Finally a set of recommended actions is presented at the conclusion of the report.

August 2006

* The report has been separated into easily downloadable sections.


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Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson Marina-Waterfront District Study
The Suffolk County Department of Planning, at the direction of the Suffolk County Planning Commission, provided professional planning services to the Village of Port Jefferson. The purpose was to aid and assist the Village in developing a viable zoning change for the Village's Marina-Waterfront District. This report makes recommendations toward improving the quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors to the Village through adjustments to the Marina-Waterfront zoning district.

June 2006


Existing Land Use LISS

2001 Existing Land Use Inventory
Long Island Sound Study
Suffolk County North Shore Watershed Management Program
*
The objective of the Suffolk County North Shore Watershed Management Program is to conduct a watershed management study for the Suffolk County portion of the LISS drainage area, focusing in detail on the specific subwatersheds of the Huntington Bay- Northport Harbor complex, the Nissequogue River, and Stony Brook, Port Jefferson, and Mount Sinai Harbors. The objectives of this land use inventory are as follows:

  • Establish an accurate GIS existing land use data base at tax map scale (i.e., large scale) for the north shore embayment watershed within Suffolk County. This data base should be prepared using a consistent approach so that the results are comparable among the various municipal jurisdictions involved.
  • Prepare a GIS existing land use map in digital and print formats for that portion of each township within the study area boundary.
  • Quantify existing land use acreage by general category and municipal jurisdiction.

April 2004

*The maps have been extracted from the report file and are available as separate pdf files due to the large file size of the maps.

2001 Existing Land Use, Towns of Huntington, Islip, Smithtown and Brookhaven:
2001 Existing Land Use Maps by Town:
2001 Land Available For Development, LISS, SC N. Shore Watershed Mgt Prog.

2001 Land Available For Development, Long Island Sound Study, Suffolk County North Shore Watershed Management Program     (Text only, no maps)*
This study examines:

  • How the land has been used in the past,
  • What proportion of the land is available for development in the future, and
  • The uses that are allowed on the available land as dictated by existing zoning regulations.
* The maps have been extracted from the report file and are available as separate pdf files due to the large file size of the maps.

Maps for the 2001 Land Available for Development
Long Island Sound Study
Suffolk County North Shore Watershed Management Program

Map Dimensions

File Sizes

North Shore Watershed Study Area

Brookhaven Town

Huntington Town

Smithtown and Islip Towns

30"x40"

3,497 KB

1,344 KB 

1,430 KB 

2,068 KB 

11"x17"

2,584 KB 

1,909 KB

801 KB 

1,250 KB

April 2005


2001 Saturation Population Analysis, LISS, SC N. Shore Watershed Mgt Prog.

Saturation Population Analysis, Long Island Sound Study-
Suffolk County North Shore Watershed Management Program

This study calculates:

  • Total Housing Units at Saturation,
  • Seasonal Housing Units at Saturation
  • Saturation Population, and
  • Seasonal Population Increase at Saturation

April 2005




POPULATION ANALYSIS

LISS -
Suffolk County
North Shore
Watershed
Management
Program


January 2005

POPULATION ANALYSIS
Long Island Sound Study - Suffolk County North Shore Watershed Management Program

The objectives of this population analysis are as follows:

  • Summarize historical population trends in the towns of Brookhaven, Huntington, and Smithtown in Suffolk County, New York.
  • Calculate the existing population and total number of dwelling units (housing units) for each town and incorporated village within the North Shore Watershed study area.
  • Calculate the number of year-round versus seasonal housing units for each town and incorporated village within the North Shore Watershed study area.
  • Calculate the household size within the North Shore Watershed study area.

January 2005


 

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Survey Plan for Shellfish Cultivation Leasing in Peconic and Gardiners Bays  *
This is a joint report by the Suffolk County Department of Planning, Suffolk County Department of Health Services and the Suffolk County Department of Public Works which provides a plan for the conduct of the survey specified in Laws of 1969, Chapter 990 that would in-part, empower Suffolk County to lease underwater lands in Peconic and Gardiners Bays for shellfish cultivation. Elements of the survey plan include:

  • Feasibility,
  • Methodology,
  • Projected Survey Costs, and
  • Potential Sources of Funding

April 2003

*The maps have been extracted from the report file and are available as separate pdf files due to the large file size of the maps.

Map 1. Peconic / Gardiners Bays Underwater Land - Private Oyster Grants
Map 2. National Ocean Survey Nautical Chart 12358 with Private Oyster Grant Parcel Overlay 
Map 3. National Ocean Survey Nautical Chart 13209 with Private Oyster Grant Parcel Overlay


Patchogue CBD Report 11/02

Village of Patchogue Downtown Business District Report*

Village of Patchogue Downtown Business District Report: Appendix*
The purpose of the study is to prepare a plan that will improve and protect the viability of the existing businesses in the downtown district and improve the overall condition and attractiveness of the area for the enjoyment and advantage of Village residents, merchants and visitors. The report recommends that the Village of Patchogue pursue a four part strategy for the growth and revitalization of the downtown business district:

  • Encourage retail and destination uses in the downtown core. Destination uses should be focused on arts, entertainment and restaurant uses.
  • Encourage non-retail uses outside of the core business area including office, service and institutional uses.
  • Encourage development of owner-occupied residential units within walking distance of the downtown, comparable with local conditions.
  • Assure that basic service throughout the business district are provided at the highest possible level.

November 2002

*The maps have been extracted from the report file and are available as separate pdf files due to the large file size of the maps.

Report Maps:
Map 1. Village of Patchogue Business District Study, Study Area Boundaries
Map 2. Village of Patchogue Zoning
Map 3. Village of Patchogue Land Use
Map 4. Village of Patchogue Storefront Vacancies

Appendix Maps:
Appendix Map 1. Field Work Section Key
Appendix Map 2. Field Work Section One 
Appendix Map 3. Field Work Section Two
Appendix Map 4. Field Work Section Three
Appendix Map 5. Field Work Section Four 
Appendix Map 6. Field Work Section Five
Appendix Map 7. Field Work Section Six

Aquaculture Report

Policy Guidance for Suffolk County on Shellfish Cultivation in Peconic and Gardiners Bays  *
This is a report of the Suffolk County Aquaculture Committee which provides policy guidance for shellfish cultivation in Peconic and Gardiners Bays. The report includes the following information for Peconic and Gardiners Bays:

  • The historical role of Suffolk County in managing underwater lands
  • The tax status of underwater lands
  • The aquaculture industry in the bays
  • A policy analysis and recommendations

June 2002

*The maps have been extracted from the report file and are available as separate pdf files due to the large file size of the maps.

Map 1. Coastal Underwater Land Ownership 
Map 2. Peconic / Gardiners Bays Underwater Land Parcel Tax Status


Patchogue River Maritime Center Plan

Patchogue River Maritime Center Plan
A plan to revitalize the Patchogue River waterfront by improving the economic base of the Village, enhancing public access to the waterfront, preventing and/or mitigating degradation of the marine environmental quality and increasing the value of the Patchogue River and Bay shoreline areas as commercial and recreational assets.

November 1999


Village of Lindenhurst Downtown Business District Analysis

Village of Lindenhurst: Downtown Business District Analysis
The report examines demographics, land use, local retail centers and parking. Recommendations consider land use and zoning, redevelopment, storefront uses and the impact of e-trade, parking, aesthetics, Neguntatogue Creek, pedestrians and a business improvement district.

April 2000


Existing Land Use Inventory - Eastern Suffolk County

1999 Existing Land Use Inventory - Eastern Suffolk County
(Text only, no maps)*
The objectives of this study are to:

  • Establish an accurate GIS existing land use data base at tax map scale,
  • Prepare GIS existing land use maps in digital and print formats for each township, and
  • Quantify existing land use acreage by general category and municipal jurisdiction.

July 2000

*The maps have been extracted from the report file and are available as separate pdf files due to the lare file size of the maps.

Town Land Use Maps
East Hampton* 
1,954 KB
Riverhead* 
1,419 KB
Shelter Island* 
524 KB
Southampton*
4,620 KB
Southold* 
1,569 KB

Land Available for Development - Eastern Suffolk County

1999 Land Available for Development - Eastern Suffolk County   (Text only, no maps)*

This study examines:

  • How the land has been used in the past,
  • What proportion of the land is available for development in the future, and
  • The uses that are allowed on the available land as dictated by existing zoning regulations.

October 2000

*The maps have been extracted from the report file and are available as separate pdf files due to the large file size of the maps.

Town Land Available for Development Maps
East Hampton*
1,221 KB
Riverhead*
1,069 KB
Shelter Island*
437 KB
Southampton* 
3,339 KB
Southold*
1,182 KB

Saturation Population Analysis

Saturation Population Analysis Eastern Suffolk County
This study calculates:

  • the year-round population and total number of dwelling units for each town in eastern Suffolk County under saturation development conditions,
  • the number of year-round versus seasonal housing units for each town in eastern Suffolk County at saturation, and
  • the year-round plus seasonal population for each town in eastern Suffolk at saturation.

June 2001

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Study of Railroad Usage by Residents of Multi-Unit Housing Complexes Near Railroad Stations  

May 2001


 
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Hotels and Motels, Suffolk County, New York

November 1998


Narrow Bay Report

Narrow Bay Floodplain Protection and Hazard Mitigation Plan
The State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) provided a Hurricane Hazard Mitigation Grant to the Suffolk County Department of Planning to fund the preparation of a local pre- and post- hurricane property acquisition plan for both vacant and developed parcels in an area that is vulnerable to coastal flooding during severe storm events. Due to funding limitations, this plan was prepared for a portion of the coastal zone in Suffolk County that includes the Narrow Bay floodplain on the Mastic/Shirley peninsula. The prototypical approach used in this plan can be applied to other coastal areas in Suffolk County in the future.

April 1997


 
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Study of Man-Made Ponds in Suffolk County, New York

December 1990