What is a non-conforming lot?

A non-conforming lot is one that does not meet current zoning. This could be the minimum square footage requirement or setbacks to a structure. Since zoning changed many times throughout the 60's & 70's, most of the lots in Hadley are actually non-conforming. Depending on what one might be doing on one's lot will depend if one might need a "Finding" through the Zoning Board of Appeals. Section 5 of the Hadley's Zoning Bylaws and section 6 of "The zoning Act" MGL 40A stipulates how a non-conforming use is handled.