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Milton equestrian committee reviews large-lot incentives: accessory buildings, stormwater credits, covered arenas
Summary
The Milton Equestrian Committee on April 16 discussed staff proposals to preserve large lots through zoning incentives, including a distinct local farm category, relaxed rules for some accessory structures on larger properties, stormwater credits and changes to permitting for covered riding arenas.
The Milton Equestrian Committee on April 16 discussed a range of proposals aimed at incentivizing preservation of large lots in Milton, focusing on how zoning and permitting could be adjusted to support equestrian uses while limiting impacts on neighbors.
Diana Wheeler, interim community development director, told the committee the city’s goal is to compile a thorough set of potential incentives to present to the City Council for consideration. “The purpose of this discussion is to try to come up with the very best ideas that we can collectively to incentivize the preservation of large lots,” Wheeler said.
Committee members and residents weighed several staff ideas. Staff suggested establishing a distinct local farm-use category to recognize Milton’s small-scale equestrian properties rather than grouping them with large commercial agricultural operations elsewhere in the state. Wheeler said the alternative designation would be intended to distinguish Milton properties from “large…
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