RezoneUnder review

Business F zoning use district amendments (Tanger Outlets)

Town of Riverhead

Description

A wholesale rewrite of the 1992 outlet center zoning to allow more restaurants, indoor recreation, offices, personal services, drive-throughs and two-story buildings, modeled on Deer Park's code.

Impact summary

Could revive a struggling outlet center and protect a major taxpayer, without changing dimensional limits or floor area.

Applicant

Name: Tanger Outlets / Town of Riverhead Planning Department

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Recorded in the meeting · Town Board

Discussed

Last discussed Apr 9, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Apr 9, 2026

Town Board Work Session - Apr 9, 2026

A wholesale rewrite of the 1992 outlet center zoning to allow more restaurants, indoor recreation, offices, personal services, drive-throughs and two-story buildings, modeled on Deer Park's code.

Related issues (1)

Tanger District Zoning Flexibility (Business F Amendments)

Proposed zoning changes would allow second-floor shops, restaurants (including drive-throughs), offices and broader uses at the Tanger outlets, with reduced setbacks and parking. Some residents worry drive-throughs hurt pedestrian safety and that the reduced green buffer contradicts the 2024 comp plan.

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