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Planning Board advances housing-related zoning amendments to the 2026 warrant, citing state law and master-plan goals
Summary
The board approved moving amendments addressing accessory dwelling unit parking (to comply with HB 577), two-family dwelling rules (amendments 4 and 5 proposed to be combined), and parking minimums for residential units to the 2026 warrant, citing master-plan housing objectives and state requirements.
The Swansea Planning Board voted to place selected zoning amendments (amendments #2, #3, combined #4/5, and #8) on the 2026 warrant after reviewing changes to accessory dwelling unit rules, two‑family dwelling allowances, and parking requirements.
Staff explained the amendments: remove the interior-door and per‑bedroom parking requirements for attached and detached accessory dwelling units (AADU and DADU) to align local rules with HB 577 (state legislation), allow one…
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