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Brentwood board forwards ADU and permitting changes to ballot, continues multifamily/district debate after heated public comment
Summary
The planning board voted to send amendments on accessory dwelling units and permitting/signature rules to the ballot and continued a broader multifamily and district‑map discussion after extensive resident concerns about scale, traffic and wetlands; consultants presented two multifamily concept plans to illustrate scale under proposed rules.
The Brentwood Planning Board voted to forward two zoning amendments to the town ballot and continued a larger set of proposed land‑use changes after a long public discussion about scale, traffic and wetlands.
Board members voted to recommend that voters consider an amendment to remove the requirement that the select board sign building permits and instead vest sign‑off with the building inspector and code enforcement officer, arguing the change streamlines permitting and reflects current staffing and inspection practices.
The board also voted to place a revised accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance on the town election ballot. Under the proposal, detached ADUs would be allowed by…
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