Home additions in Weston, MA

Weston rules that apply

What Weston requires for home additions.

• Pre-application meeting for additions and new homes

  New construction and additions start with a scheduled appointment with Weston's Permit Administrator and the departments involved. The permit application's Section 9 then needs a sign-off from each Land Use department before the permit is issued.

  Source: Town of Weston: Building Department and Land Use permitting guide

• Board of Health permit and septic sign-off

  Renovations, additions, new construction, demolition, dumpsters and portable toilets each need their own Board of Health permit in Weston. Projects that add habitable space must include a Title 5 inspection report less than three years old, plus existing and proposed floor plans from basement through attic.

  Source: Weston Board of Health: Requirements for Construction Projects (PDF)

• RGFA house-size cap

  A new or replacement single-family home may not exceed the greater of 3,500 square feet or 10% of the lot area, up to 6,000 square feet, in Residential Gross Floor Area without a Planning Board special permit. Garages, finished attics and basements that count as a story above grade are included.

  Source: Weston Inspectional Services: Zoning, RGFA and setbacks brochure (PDF)

• Stormwater review for exterior work

  The town's Stormwater Engineer reviews building permits with exterior changes. New or replacement houses, additions, more than 750 square feet of new impervious surface, or land disturbance over 5,000 square feet or 20% of the parcel can all require a stormwater permit.

  Source: Town of Weston: Building Department and Land Use permitting guide