Newton Holds Public Hearing on Zoning Ordinance Reform

A Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 7:45 p.m., Second Floor of the Newton City Hall before the Zoning and Planning Committee and the Planning and Development Board.

The purpose is to hear a petition that Chapter 30 be deleted in its entirety and replaced with a new Chapter 30 zoning language.

“Phase 1 reorganizes and reformats Chapter 30, makes stylistic changes in language, adds explanatory diagrams, clarifies previously confusing or conflicting language throughout the ordinance, removes redundant language, adds new definitions, deletes some definitions, including, among others, the definitions of ‘common roof connector’ and ‘common wall connector,’ amends some definitions, including, among others, the definition of ‘dwelling, two-family,’ adds a use table, and makes substantive changes pertaining to administrative review of those accessory apartments that do not require special permits.“

Copies of the proposed changes are available at the City Clerk’s office or can be found online.