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Brentwood planning board advances public outreach as it readies ADU, multifamily and workforce‑housing updates
Summary
Consultants and board members discussed draft ordinance changes for accessory dwelling units, multifamily zoning and a workforce‑housing tool; the board set a public outreach schedule, plans to invite developers and engineers to explain density and water implications, and emphasized compliance with recent state legislation.
Planning Board members heard a presentation Aug. 21 about draft zoning tools — accessory dwelling units (ADUs), a multifamily zoning option for commercial corridors, and a workforce‑housing mechanism — and agreed to a phased public outreach plan that begins with an ADU explainer and will follow with multifamily and workforce housing discussions.
A consultant from the firm leading the ordinance work told the board the packet contains four draft regulatory tools and that staff and two planners had already reviewed early drafts; the consultant emphasized the board should craft presentations for the public and explained the drafts include explanatory front matter to highlight major changes. “We can focus on one item tonight,” the consultant said, and offered to craft short town newsletter articles and…
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