WILLIAMSBURG — Residents approved all but one article at Monday’s annual Town Meeting, including a $10.4 million budget and adopting the state’s Specialized Stretch Energy Code, but rejected a proposal to increase property setbacks from 4 feet to 15 feet.

Supporters of the stretch code measure, which passed 125-103, said the changes would have little impact on local development because relatively little new housing is built in Williamsburg, while making the town eligible for up to $1.2 million in grants for municipal building improvements.

Opponents argued the measure would increase expenses for building during a time when construction materials are expensive, and that existing regulations are already excessive.

According to the code, new buildings must be equipped with clean energy sources or at least have a wire to hookup electrical energy sources in the future. The new code does not impact existing building or renovations.

Town Meeting attracted 11%, or 245, of the town’s 2,213 voters. The fiscal year 2027 budget represents a 4% increase over the current year’s $10.05 million spending plan.

Included in line items were a number of capital expenses paid for from free cash, including $91,500 for a new police cruiser, $53,200 for a new tractor for the Highway Department, $55,000 for air conditioning at Meekins Library, and $19,500 to sandblast and coat Highway Department vehicles to extend their lifespan.

The only article to be rejected by voters was the proposal to increase setbacks from property lines from 4 feet to 15 feet. Article 19 failed to secure the required two-thirds majority, with 117 residents voting in favor and 94 opposed.

Opponents argued the larger setback requirement would create challenges for owners of smaller lots and said the language was unclear, according to Town Administrator Thomas Bernard.

This article is not to be confused with Article 18, which passed unanimously, and altered the town’s accessory dwelling unit bylaws. The revisions eliminate the requirement of an additional parking space for accessory dwellings if the property is near a transit station, waive minimum lot sizes for ADU’s, and allow ADU’s in many existing nonconforming homes.

Other articles, including Articles 4 and 5, expanded the Select Board’s authority to accept and expend grants and to sell or trade surplus town-owned equipment.