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Manchester Housing Commission votes to prepare letter backing land-use code update amid ADU and parking debate

5968674 · September 8, 2025
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Summary

The Manchester Housing Commission voted to prepare a letter of support to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for a draft city land-use code update, while members debated accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules, parking changes and incentives for affordable housing.

The Manchester Housing Commission voted to prepare and submit a formal letter backing the city’s draft land-use code update, with commissioners saying the revision represents a step toward more housing options even as they flagged gaps on affordability requirements.

Commissioners said the letter will be circulated to the full commission for edits and submitted to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) before the board’s consideration. The commission approved a motion to prepare the letter and to take a collaborative drafting approach by email with a September 20 deadline for suggested edits.

The vote followed an extended discussion of changes in the draft that affect ADUs, parking…

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