11-9-7 Nonconforming Use Of Land
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 It may be out of date.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.
Tables (like use tables) may not copy cleanly, so check any table against the official code.
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The nonconforming use of land,
existing at the time this title became effective, may be continued provided that no such
nonconforming use of land shall in any way be expanded or extended either on the
same or adjoining property, and provided that if such nonconforming use of land, or any
portion thereof, is abandoned or changed for a period of one year or more, any future
use of such land shall be in conformity with the provision of this title.
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