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Norton BZA approves variance to allow covered rear patio at 2878 Willowway
Summary
The City of Norton Board of Zoning and Building Appeals approved a variance permitting a covered rear patio to extend roughly 1.5 feet into the 50-foot rear setback for 2878 Willowway (Lot 13) after testimony from the applicant and a 5-0 vote; the applicant must coordinate final details with city staff.
The City of Norton Board of Zoning and Building Appeals unanimously approved a variance on Dec. 16, 2025, allowing a covered rear patio at 2878 Willowway (Lot 13, parcel 46-09681) to extend into the 50-foot rear setback. The board recorded five affirmative votes and the chair instructed the applicant to work with city staff on final steps.
The zoning administrator, Bill Grama, summarized the request, saying the covered roof over the proposed porch/ patio is treated as part of the house for setback calculations. "The rear setback involves a porch with a covered roof over it," Grama…
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