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Lakeville planning board drafts comments urging smaller starter‑home size, reduced bedrooms on proposed Chapter 40Y rules
Summary
The board discussed the state’s proposed Chapter 40Y starter‑home district and voted to send comments recommending a 2‑bedroom limit, a smaller maximum square footage (1,200 sq ft), and bathroom limits; members also debated density, affordability set‑asides and septic/water infrastructure implications.
The Lakeville Planning Board on July 10 reviewed the state’s draft Chapter 40Y (starter‑home zoning) guidance and voted to send comments requesting changes they said would better preserve affordability and local infrastructure.
Board members summarized the state proposal: a starter‑home zoning district would require a minimum density of four units per acre of developable land, allow accessory dwelling units up to 600 square feet on those lots, reserve at least 10% of units as affordable, and require that at least 50% of…
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