Supervisor Rolls Out Quality Of Life Agenda In Southampton

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — With the heat of the summer season in full swing and quality of life complaints an issue, Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman is continuing to take steps to enhance residents' quality of life.

To that end, the Southampton town board recently passed another component of the supervisor’s agenda: The rental property law was amended to limit the number of vehicles parked at any one rental property to four vehicles between the hours of 1 a.m. to 6 a.m.

“We want to keep our residential neighborhoods looking like residential communities,” Schneiderman said. “We don’t want overcrowded houses. We believe a parking restriction that limits the number of vehicles to four will help us achieve that goal."

Violators could face fines of up to $1,500.

In addition, while construction was previously permitted from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, now it’s restricted to the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“People come out here for peace and quiet on the weekends, Schneiderman said. “They should not be blasted out of bed by weed-whackers and jackhammers.”

The new law restricts construction noise, including landscaping machinery on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Looking ahead, the supervisor is also seeking to control recurring social gatherings that take place in the same homes in residential neighborhoods, week after week.

Permits may soon be required for private parties larger than 75 people. The current law requires a permit for events open to the public larger than 100 people.

“We think a permit requirement would stop the recurring parties that are impacting our neighborhoods,” said Schneiderman said. The proposed new law would require specific safety and noise consideration be assured by the property owner, but wouldn't require a fee, he said.