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Needham committee narrows 'attic' definition; asks building official for enforceability guidance
Summary
The Town of Needham Large House Review Committee discussed how to define “attic” and “half‑story” in the draft SRB zoning definitions, with members expressing concern about importing state building‑code definitions into the zoning bylaw.
The Town of Needham Large House Review Committee discussed how to define “attic” and “half‑story” in the draft SRB zoning definitions, with members expressing concern about importing state building‑code definitions into the zoning bylaw.
Committee members said a bylaw that refers to a clear, interior measurement is easier to administer than one that incorporates the Massachusetts building code’s separate standard for a “habitable attic.” A member who described building‑code…
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