Flylady, you don't say what town you live in but I am in Tuftonboro and am a member of the ZBA. We see these kind of requests regularly and it all depends on the actual plans; current footprint of existing structures and the proposed extensions. In general, if you are trying to expand "up" (such as a new dormer or second story) it shouldn't be a problem. However, if you are trying to expand further into the buffer zone, that can be a problem. Not out of the question, but approval isn't certain.
Talk to your code officer, with plans in hand (or a very good sketch) and find out what he thinks. He will know the process you should follow and who you should talk to.
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