ADU at 2 Row Street put on hold after building‑code egress issue

Jun 16, 2026

The committee held a petition for a detached accessory dwelling unit at 2 Row Street after the inspectional services department and petitioner identified unresolved International Residential Code (IRC) egress requirements; the petitioner will revise plans and consult ISD before returning.

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The Newton Land Use Committee held a public hearing on petition 207‑26 (2 Row Street) after staff and the petitioner identified a building‑code issue requiring two means of egress for the proposed accessory dwelling unit (ADU).

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