Planning commission asks trustees to authorize review of setback definitions after code update

Mar 5, 2026

Planning & Zoning asked trustees to authorize a targeted review of setback measurement language after discovering a transposition error in the updated land‑use code; the commission said it supports the building official's stricter interpretation but wants the code wording fixed for clarity.

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A Planning & Zoning commissioner (speaker S7) reported that an error in the land‑use code's definition of setback measurement has led to uncertainty in how setbacks are applied. He said the commission had discussed the issue and generally supports the building official's stricter approach, but requested trustee authorization for P&Z to examine related sections and recommend corrected language through the town attorney.

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