From its founding through the 20th Century, the Village of Sag Harbor
has derived the essence of its character and vitality from the surrounding
marine environment. The source of this strength is focused on the
harbor and shoreline in the Village's seaport area. The WF Waterfront
District is established to assure that this physical manifestation
of the Village's tradition will continue to be available for future
generations to appreciate and enjoy. In addition, the Village Board
of Trustees finds that, as a port of entry for many persons engaged
in recreational and tourist activities, its appearance and how it
relates to the Village business center are important to the Village's
economic health as well as to that of individual businesses.