Medium PriorityPublic Safetyopen
Emergency access setback for stairways
Summary
A Bonnet Shores applicant wanted a stairway 1.1 feet from the side property line, but the town's new rule requires five feet of clearance for emergency access. The board recommended denial, saying the stairs could be redesigned elsewhere.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Emergency responders and future property owners who need safe access.
⚠️Who could be affected
The applicant, whose studio design must be reworked.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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