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Lakeville narrows and clarifies home‑occupation rules after extended debate; amendment limits internal floor‑area use to 25%
Summary
Town meeting rewrote the home‑occupation definition and passed related zoning changes. After sustained public debate and a successful amendment, the council removed a 600‑square‑foot cap and replaced it with a 25% of total usable floor‑space limit for home occupations; the final zoning change passed by the required two‑thirds vote.
Town meeting adopted a series of zoning bylaw changes intended to clarify and limit home‑based businesses. The articles altered the town’s definition of “home occupation,” clarified allowed employees and usage, and established restrictions on outdoor storage and commercial vehicles.
Proponents said the changes were intended to preserve residential neighborhood character and to close gaps that had allowed commercial storage boxes and tractor‑trailer storage in yards. Opponents—primarily residents…
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