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Needham committee weighs lowering house-height measurement to 'top of plate' and a 32—33 ft target
Needham Large House Working Group · October 29, 2025
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The Needham Large House Working Group debated changing height measurement to 'top of plate' and discussed a target cap in the 32—33-foot range for public presentation.
Members of the Needham Large House Working Group considered a change to how building height is measured and debated an appropriate numeric cap to present to the public. The committee discussed measuring to "top of plate" rather than to ridge or peak so that attic space calculations are consistent; several participants said top-of-plate is easier to apply and…
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