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Millis updates floodplain zoning and adopts new state ADU rules; short‑term‑rental ban proposal fails
Summary
Town Meeting amended zoning to incorporate FEMA’s 2023 flood-mapping changes and adopted state-authorized accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules with local restrictions. A proposed amendment to delete the ADU short‑term rental ban failed.
Town Meeting approved two zoning-related warrant articles: an update to the special flood hazard district to align with FEMA’s 2023 map changes, and a new accessory-dwelling-unit (ADU) bylaw written to implement the state’s Affordable Homes Act.
The flood-hazard amendment—intended to bring the town’s bylaws into conformance with the National Flood Insurance Program and the 2023 FEMA rate maps—passed by the two‑thirds majority required for zoning changes. Planning-board members told the meeting…
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