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Westfield council approves zoning-permit requirement on first reading after debate over stormwater and property rights
Summary
The Westfield Town Council voted to pass on first reading an ordinance requiring zoning permits for certain property work, citing stormwater impacts and neighbor complaints. Supporters stressed a short, expedited review; a recusal and staff input were noted.
The Westfield Town Council passed on first reading an ordinance that would require property owners to obtain a zoning permit before beginning certain exterior work, a measure aimed at preventing stormwater runoff and after-the-fact removal of noncompliant improvements.
Supporters said the change addresses repeated complaints that property alterations — patios, sheds, driveway expansions and other projects — have increased impervious surfaces and shifted stormwater onto neighboring properties. Council members who backed the ordinance said…
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