11-9-6 Additions, Enlargements, Moving, And Reconstruction
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 It may be out of date.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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A. A noncomplying structure or building occupied by a nonconforming use shall not
be added to or enlarged in any manner or moved to another location on the lot or
reconstructed at another location on the lot except as provided by subsection B
of this section unless such additions and enlargements comply with the
regulations and intent of this title.
B. A building occupied by a nonconforming use or a noncomplying structure may be
added to or enlarged or moved to a new location on the lot or reconstructed at a
new location on the lot upon a permit authorized by the board of adjustment,
provided that the board of adjustment shall find:
1. The addition to, enlargement of, moving of, or reconstruction of the structure at
a new location on the lot is in harmony with one or more of the purposes of this
title as stated in Section 11-01-020 of this title, and is in keeping with the intent of
this title;
2. That the proposed change does not impose any unreasonable burden upon
the lands located in the vicinity of the nonconforming use or structure.