3. Planning, Zoning, and Building Processes

When proposing to open a business in Port Jefferson, there are a number of items that should be explored before making a commitment to a site.

Check the Zoning: The Building Department should be contacted to confirm that your business is allowed to operate at the site you have selected. If it is not a permitted use, a variance may be requested from the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Obtain your Building Permit: After receiving Planning Board approval for New Commercial Construction or are renovating a Commercial Space, a building permit application must be submitted to the Building Department.

To assist with navigating the Planning, Building, and Zoning Processes, a flow chart is provided below. For more information, contact the Building Department at 631-473-4744, or visit the website at: http://www.portjeff.com/local-government/departments/building-planning-department/

When proposing to open a business in Port Jefferson, there are a number of items that should be explored before making a commitment to a site.

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