Medium PriorityZoningopen
Superior Court ruling on board error
Summary
The town lost a court case because the zoning board used recent square footage instead of 1989 standards — and the judge said applicants, not staff, bear the burden of providing accurate figures. The board will rely on that guidance going forward.
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Last discussed Jan 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Litigation exposure for the town if calculation errors recur.
✅Who benefits
Future applicants who must carry their own burden — and the board, which gains clearer standards.
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