11-8-3 Setback Space For One Building Only
Unofficial copy. It may be out of date. Not legal or zoning advice. Zoning rules change, and only the city or county can say for sure what is allowed on a property. Confirm with the city or county planning department before you buy, sign or build.
The official Newton code is at https://cms8.revize.com/revize/newtonut/TITLE%2011%20LAND%20USE.pdf.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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No required yard or
other open space around an existing building, or which is hereafter provided around any
building for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this title, shall be considered
as providing a yard or open space for any other building; nor shall any yard or other
required open space on an adjoining lot be considered as providing a yard or open
space on a lot whereon a building is to be erected or established. This section shall be
construed to mean only one main building may be permitted on one lot, unless
otherwise hereinafter provided.
11-8-2 Lots In Separate Ownership · 11-8-4 Every Single-Family Dwelling To Be On A Lot