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Braintree council delays vote on accessory dwelling unit zoning changes after public safety, setback concerns
Summary
After a public hearing on proposed accessory dwelling unit (ADU) zoning changes required by state law, the Braintree Town Council voted unanimously to continue the matter to Aug. 5 to allow more review on setbacks, height limits and infrastructure impacts.
The Braintree Town Council on Tuesday opened a public hearing on proposed zoning changes to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on single‑family lots and unanimously voted to continue the hearing to Aug. 5 after residents, the building inspector and several councilors raised concerns about setbacks, height limits and public‑safety and infrastructure implications.
Town Solicitor Rossetti told the council the draft ordinance seeks to bring Braintree into compliance with state law — including Chapter 40A and related guidance — and recommended adopting Metropolitan Area Planning Council definitions to ensure clarity. “Communities now are required to allow this construction of a protected use accessory dwelling unit ... as of right in any zoning district where a single family…
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