Board notes private covenant questions but approves rezoning
Sep 3, 2026
Board members raised questions about private covenants on the parcel but said enforcement of such covenants is between property owners; staff and the board approved the rezoning after noting the town's advisory approval under shoreland jurisdiction.
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During consideration of a rezoning request for parcel ID 030-0412-03, board members asked whether private covenants affected the property. The staff member said they had not confirmed any covenants and relayed that the applicant had testified they "only found a conservation covenant, but it didn't seem to apply or something." Board members observed that private covenants are enforced among property owners and are separate from the board's zoning decision.
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