Riverhead board declares intent to study golf‑course zoning changes, issues positive declaration

Aug 4, 2026

The town adopted a positive declaration and accepted a draft scope to prepare a GEIS for proposed golf‑course zoning amendments that would create a TDR receiving district and allow small 'golf cottages.' Staff said the footprint of expected development is small but GEIS is required by the new TDR district.

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Riverhead planners asked the board to issue a positive declaration and accept a draft scope to begin a generic environmental impact statement (GEIS) for proposed golf‑course zoning amendments. The change would establish a transfer‑of‑development‑rights receiving district that could allow small 'golf cottages' on certain courses and therefore triggers the need for environmental scoping.

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