11-9-8 Restoration Of Damaged Structure
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 It may be out of date.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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A noncomplying structure
or a structure occupied by a nonconforming use which is damaged or destroyed by fire,
flood, wind, earthquake or other calamity or act of God or the public enemy and not the
result of the intentional or reckless disregard of the owners or occupants, may be
restored and the occupancy or use of such structure or part thereof, which existed at the
time of such damage or destruction may be continued or resumed, provided that such
restoration is started within a period of one year and is diligently prosecuted to
completion.
11-9-7 Nonconforming Use Of Land · 11-9-9 Abandonment Or One-Year Vacancy