Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Planning Board continues ADU hearing after wide public comment and questions about scope
Summary
The board continued its hearing on accessory dwelling unit (ADU) zoning amendments after extensive public comment and requests for clarification about where ADUs will be allowed and what local regulations remain permissible under state law.
The Norwood Planning Board continued a public hearing March 24 on proposed zoning changes to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs), prompting extensive public comment and board discussion about state mandates and local limits.
Staff said the draft adds the state definition of ADU to the town’s zoning bylaw and adds ADUs to the use table so the town’s regulations match the state law that went into effect Feb. 2. Sarah (community development staff) summarized the state definition for the board: “The ADU definition is described as a self contained housing unit…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
