<div dir="auto">The homeowner is incorrect, the old setback laws apply to pre-existing non-conforming structures. New structures would need to adhere to the new laws and will need to seek a variance.It is the structures currently on the site that are "grandfathered in", not the property as a whole to be frozen in time with laws no longer on the books.<div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">By the homeowners logic, someone could demolish and redevelop a multifamily buildingif existingf existing multifamily was allowed by right when it was originally constructed but is no longer allowed under current zoning law. As we know that is not the case. </div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Aug 15, 2024, 12:35 Jon Thompson via MassPlanners <<a href="mailto:massplanners@masscptc.org">massplanners@masscptc.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Greetings planners,<div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">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.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">I can’t find anything that says setbacks in place at the time of the original lot creation remain with the lot forever.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">I’d appreciate any help you can provide.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Jon Thompson </div><div dir="auto">Chair, Shutesbury Zoning Board of Appeals </div>
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