Our permits for demolition and building are complete and under review. We've postponed demolition until the building permit is granted, partly to make sure we have zoning approval, partly to optimize the use of the excavator. The same machine used for demolition can stay on site for the day or so it takes to inspect the cleared site and get final approval of the building permit, then can proceed with excavation.
The only zoning uncertainty was that our lot is only 60 feet wide, and is supposed to be 80 feet per a 1940 statute. But the lot dimensions have never changed, and we've spoken with the head of Newton zoning who says there shouldn't be a problem.