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Council continues public hearing on accessory-dwelling-unit zoning changes, asks for additional review of proposal for small lots
Summary
The council opened a public hearing on proposed zoning amendments to implement the Massachusetts Affordable Homes Act (Acts of 2024) for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), discussed a council amendment to loosen setbacks for lots 8,000 sq ft or smaller, and voted to continue the hearing to April 1 for further review and legal input.
The Town Council on March 18 held and then continued a public hearing on zoning amendments intended to bring Braintree into compliance with the Massachusetts Affordable Homes Act (Acts of 2024), specifically changes related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Acting Planning Director Connor Murphy presented the planning board's recommended changes and dimensional provisions.
Murphy told the council the town filed an application Jan. 31 seeking amendments pursuant to the Affordable Homes Act and that the…
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