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Shelter Island Zoning Map and Code

This page links to the official Town of Shelter Island zoning map and zoning code in Suffolk County, New York. Use the map to find a property's zoning district, then look that district up in the zoning code to see what you can build.

About Town of Shelter Island

Municipality:

Shelter Island

Municipality Type:

Town

County:

Suffolk County

State:

New York

Shelter Island Zoning Map

Shelter Island Zoning Code

How to read the Shelter Island zoning map

  1. Open the Town of Shelter Island zoning map and find the property by matching nearby streets and landmarks.
  2. Note the zoning district code shown on the parcel, such as R-1 or C-2.
  3. Look up that district in the Shelter Island zoning code to see the allowed uses, setbacks and height limits.

New to zoning? Read how to find a property on a zoning map, see what residential, commercial and industrial zoning allow, or estimate what you can build with the lot coverage calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

To find the zoning of your property in Shelter Island, you can click here to find your property on the zoning map, and then click here to learn more details about the specific zoning.

Shelter Island is in Suffolk County, New York. You can find zoning maps for other cities and towns in Suffolk County on the county page.

Shelter Island is a town. It is an incorporated town in New York, which means it has its own local government and can adopt its own zoning rules. Read more about the difference between a town and a city.

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ⓘ Note: For the most up-to-date zoning clarification, contact the municipality's planning department directly. We provide direct links to official maps and zoning code sources. These are the same references used by local staff.