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Board approves change to limit preexisting nonconforming status, adds ZBA special-permit review for ground cover increases
Summary
The board approved amendments to prevent newly created lots from acquiring preexisting nonconforming status and to require ZBA special permits for alterations that increase ground cover; the applicant Emily Moulden said the revised language achieves her original intent.
The Planning Board voted to send a positive recommendation for an amendment that removes automatic preexisting nonconforming status for newly created lots and requires Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) special-permit review for any alteration that increases ground cover beyond what existed at the time of division.
Planning Department staffer Meg Trudell told the board the revised motion incorporates language worked out…
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