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Section 43

Section 43 Housing Production - As of Right Extensions for Nonconforming Lots 1

The first paragraph of said section 6 of said chapter 40A, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the second sentence the following sentence:- provided, however, notwithstanding the foregoing, pre-existing nonconforming structures or residential uses that do not conform to zoning because of lot size or shape, frontage, lot coverage or floor area ratio requirements may be extended or altered as of right, without the need for a finding by the special permit granting authority under this paragraph, if such extension or alteration complies with the current dimensional regulations regarding height, stories and setback.