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Board approves 32×40 pole barn variance; members flag need to revisit accessory‑building rules
Summary
The Norton zoning board granted a variance Nov. 18, 2025 for a 32×40 (1,280 sq ft) pole barn at 3741 Brookside Drive, approving the accessory building despite the code cap of 1,008 sq ft. Board members noted many lots and larger recreational vehicles are driving requests and suggested the zoning code be reviewed.
The Norton Board of Zoning and Building Appeals on Nov. 18 approved a variance for a 32‑by‑40 pole barn at 3741 Brookside Drive, allowing an accessory building larger than the code's current 1,008 square‑foot allowance.
Zoning administrator Bill Bridal told the board the code currently allows 1,008 square feet for accessory buildings in the cited category; the applicant proposed 1,280 square feet, a 272‑square‑foot increase. Bridal said this pattern — applicants seeking slightly larger…
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