VarianceApproved73 Haverhill Road, Salem, NH (Map 12, Lot 12421)

73 Haverhill Road equitable waiver — detached garage

Salem

Description

A homeowner built a detached 16x28 garage foundation 23.7 feet from the side setback where 30 feet is required, without a permit. The board agreed it was an honest mistake and let it stand with runoff and affidavit conditions.

Impact summary

The garage stays put; roof and driveway runoff must be infiltrated and a construction affidavit filed before permits are issued.

Applicant

Name: David Surette
Address: 73 Haverhill Road, Salem, NH (Map 12, Lot 12421)See this on the map

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Board of Adjustment

Approved5–0, unanimous

Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Aug 4, 2026Approved 5–0

Zoning Board of Adjustment (Regular) - Aug 4, 2026

An equitable waiver letting an existing one-car detached garage foundation remain 23.7 feet from the side setback where 30 feet is required, after the owner relied on old stakes and a 2019 survey and poured the foundation by mistake.

Related issues (1)

Garage setback encroachment waiver at 73 Haverhill Road

Last discussed Aug 4, 2026

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