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Zoning Articles For Town Meeting 2022
- T. Mayo Memo to Planning Board, dated December 14, 2021
- LEGAL NOTICE
- Hearings Presentation, dated January 3, 2022
- E. Wentworth Memo to Select Board Regarding Withdrawal of Floodplain Protection Overlay District Map References Zoning Amendment, dated January 4, 2022
- LEGAL NOTICE
- G. Tondorf-Dick Certification Form, dated March 14, 2022
- 2022 Draft Zoning By-Law Mark-Up, dated January 20, 2022
- 2022 Draft Zoning By-Law Mark-Up, updated January 24, 2022
- 2022 Draft Zoning By-Law Mark-Up, updated February 26, 2022
- 2022 Draft Zoning Bylaw Mark-Up (Redline v. 1.24.22 draft), dated February 26, 2022
- 2022 Draft Zoning By-Law Mark-Up, updated March 3, 3022
- 2022 Draft Zoning By-Law Clean Version, updated March 3, 2022
- 2022 Draft Zoning By-Law Mark-up (Redline Section I and Definitions 3.11.22 v. 3.3.22), dated March 11, 2022
Gender Neutral and Other Term Revisions (Article AAA)
The intent of this article, proposed by the Planning Board, is to follow-up on the vote of the 2021 Annual Town Meeting, which made the same gender-neutral changes to the General By-Laws of the Town. These changes will make all of the Town's By-Laws consistent throughout. The term grandfather has also been removed based on recent Massachusetts court decisions.
Accessory Uses (Article BBB)
The intent of this amendment, proposed by the Zoning Board of Appeals, is twofold. First, the amendment would correct some redundant or inconsistent language in the current By-Law related to accessory residential uses. Second, the amendment would add specific factors to be considered when a residential accessory use may negatively impact a neighborhood.
- Residential Accessory Uses Article
- Section III-J Mark-Up, dated January 21, 2022
- Accessory Uses Presentation, dated January 24, 2022
- Section III-J Mark-Up, revised February 28, 2022
Special Permits and Site Plan Review Procedures (Article CCC)
The intent of this article, proposed by the Planning Board, is to streamline and standardize the procedures for site plan review and special permits.
- Special Permits and Site Plan Review Procedures Article
- Section I Excerpt from Draft Zoning Article - Clean Version, dated January 21, 2022
- Tree Protection Article Annotated with Tree Preservation Measure incorporated into Site Plan Review
- Article CCC Draft Recommended Motion
- Part 1 - Special Permits and Site Plan Review Presentation, dated November 29, 2021
- Part 2 - 2022 Zoning Amendments Hearings Presentation (see slides 3 & 4), dated January 3, 2022
- Part 3 - Special Permits and Site Plan Review Presentation, dated January 24, 2022
- Part 4 - Special Permits and Site Plan Review Presentation, dated January 31, 2022
- Part 5 - Special Permits and Site Plan Review Presentation, dated February 7, 2022
- Part 6 - Special Permits and Site Plan Review Presentation, dated February 14, 2022
- Part 7 - Special Permits and Site Plan Review Presentation, dated February 28, 2022
- Public Comment Email from D. Pozdniakov to E. Wentworth, dated January 24, 2022
- Letter from Building Commissioner to Planning Board, dated February 16, 2022
- 2022 Draft Zoning By-Law Comments & Mark-Up from G. Tondorf-Dick, dated February 13, 2022
- V. Maguire Letter to Planning Board, dated February 28, 2022
- 2022 Draft Zoning By-Law Comments & Mark-Up from G. Tondorf-Dick, dated March 6, 2022
Tree Protection and Preservation (Article DDD)
The intent of this proposed amendment is to encourage the preservation and protection of sizeable trees on portions of private property during significant demolition and/or development activity.
- Citizens Petition Article Submission, dated December 1, 2021
- Redline of July 2021 vs. December 2021 Tree Preservation Bylaw
- Memo from Climate Action Planning Committee (CAPC) to Planning Board, dated March 7, 2022
Accessory Dwelling Units (Article DDD)(From Town Meeting 2021)
- Section V-K ADU By-Law v2 (002)
- ADU Petition Submission 11.30.20
- Article DDD (Detached ADUs) 2021 - Track Changes Against By-Law
- Peer Towns - ADU Bylaws (2021)
- Towns Allowing ADUs in Detached Structures 2021
- Email from M Cullings re Detached ADUs - 2.27.21
- C. Stickney Notes - 2-25-21
- Letter to Planning Board ADU 3.1.21
- 3.2.2021 Email from Ray Estes
- 3.4.2021 Letter from Fire Marshal
- 3.8.2021 Redline Alternative Detached ADU comparison to existing bylaw
- 3.8.2021 Redline Alternative Detached ADU comparison to petition article
- 3.15.21 Planning Board Recommendation Regarding Article DDD