Witness proposes 'root zones' model code to speed permitting in Tier 1 areas
Monroe Weinberger told the Committee on General & Housing that a state model code called 'root zones' (Residential Opportunity Overlay Towns) with clear, objective standards could allow by‑right permits and certificates of compliance, reducing appeals and accelerating housing production in Tier 1 areas.
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Monroe Weinberger, executive chairperson of Let's Move Homes, told the Committee on General & Housing that a state model code he calls "root zones" (Residential Opportunity Overlay Towns) could streamline permitting and reduce project‑by‑project appeals in designated Tier 1 areas.
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