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Originally Posted by TiltonBB
I don't believe you can make it any more non-conforming. So yes, if the existing building was within 50 feet you can rebuild on that footprint but cannot increase the dimension within the 50 foot setback. Height is a dimension so that means you cannot increase the height either.
Any addition would have to conform to existing town and state setbacks and regulations.
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Our island property is non-conforming to both town and state standards, the front wall is 30 feet from the water. Due to the age of the property, we were able to file with DES to add a 12' deep by 40' wide deck spanning the front. DES had no problem as there is an RSA that allows this (age built). The real battle was with Meredith, we had to go for a variance. We had our surveyor pleaded the case, they argued and finally granted it.
Meredith has a 75' setback, and being that the house is 30' deep the entire structure is non-confirming in their eyes.
I will say the building inspector in Meredith was great to deal with.