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Committee to add updated state abutter definition to town ordinance and notification process
Summary
Committee members noted the state broadened the statutory definition of "abutter" and agreed to add a consistent definition to the town ordinance so applicant notification lists align with state law; staff will check existing ordinance cross-references and the GIS-based abutter list function.
The Zoning Amendment Committee discussed incorporating the state’s broadened abutter definition into the town ordinance and notification procedures.
Jesse MacAother explained he had found the state adopted new language that expands who qualifies as an abutter. "It's in the requirements for an applicant to notify butters. So I mean, that in and of itself, I think, would warrant a definition of a…
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