[Massplanners] Grandfathering

[Jon Thompson]

Greetings planners,

I am involved with a homeowner who would like to build a garage as a
detached accessory structure.  The house was built in 1986, our zoning has
subsequently changed, side setbacks have increased to 25’ from 15’.  This
homeowner contends that the old setbacks should apply to this property.

I can’t find anything that says setbacks in place at the time of the
original lot creation remain with the lot forever.

I’d appreciate any help you can provide.

Jon Thompson
Chair, Shutesbury Zoning Board of Appeals
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