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Newton commission hears lengthy debate on accessory-building sidewall and height rules; discussion tabled amid pending court case
Summary
The Newton Planning Commission discussed zoning text amendments to accessory-building sidewall and height requirements, heard a public comment from a property owner who has paused construction, and voted to table the item while staff gathers more information and a related court appeal remains open.
The Newton Planning Commission on March 3 held an extended discussion about proposed zoning-text amendments that would change sidewall and height standards for accessory buildings in single-family (R-1) districts. Commissioners and staff discussed whether to base accessory-building limits on a percentage of the principal structure’s height, an absolute maximum, or a rule that accessories may not exceed the main building.
Casey Neitzel of 100 Mockingbird Lane spoke during the public hearing, asking the commission to consider raising sidewall heights so she can finish a building that has been paused for about three years.…
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