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Article 13 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 174-31 of the Zoning Bylaw, the Land Space Requirements Table, by adding a reference to footnote 23 at the head of the "Rear" and "Side" Setback columns and by adding the following new footnote 23: "23 Minimum required setback from rear or side property lines shall be five (5) feet for sheds or similar non-habitable structures not exceeding 120 square feet in floor area or 12 feet in height", or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Planning Board Explanation: Currently sheds must meet the sideline requirement of either a fifteen (1. or twenty five (25) foot setback from the rear or side line. It becomes difficult on small lots to locate small sheds, either because the setback requirement would place the shed in the middle of their yard, over their septic system or require them to apply to the Board of Appeals for a variance. Allowing a five (5) foot setback from the rear or side property line will ease the restriction on small structures (sheds) where it is impossible to meet current setback requirements. The Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee recommend approval. Planning Board voted at a Public Hearing held on October 5, 2005 4-0 to recommend approval. Motion made by John Cahalane. Motion: I move Article 13 be voted as printed in the warrant, except for the phrase "or take any other action relating thereto". Town Moderator declares motion passes by a 2/3rds vote at 8,36PM, Motion made by George Baker to reconsider Article 12 at 8:36 PNI Motion to reconsider Article 12 passes at 8:36PM. Motion made amend back to its original form. Motion to amend back to original for passes at 837PM. Amended motion for Article 12 passes by a majority vote at 8:39PM Article 14 To see if the Town will vote to amend the zoning bylaw by amending Subsection 174-79.B. to add a new subsection (6) as follows: 13