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Norwood ZBA weighs longer filing window and simplified stormwater rules; public hearing set for Jan. 6
Summary
Zoning board members discussed extending applicant submission deadlines (proposed 10 calendar days) while keeping a shorter window for public comments, adding waiver language and a simplified stormwater provision for small additions; a public hearing on regulatory changes and stormwater language was scheduled for Jan. 6, 2026.
At the Dec. 2 meeting the Town of Norwood Zoning Board of Appeals discussed proposed changes to board submission deadlines and a draft stormwater requirement intended to reduce cost and engineering burdens for small residential additions.
Staff presented examples from other municipalities and recommended distinguishing between substantive applicant materials and illustrative documents. Board members debated moving the applicant deadline from the current five days to 10 calendar days before a hearing while keeping letters of support or…
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