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Planning board backs referral of aquifer overlay and ADU zoning amendments to city council
Summary
The board recommended that proposed zoning updates — removing a now‑decommissioned aquifer protection overlay area, adopting 'accessory dwelling unit' terminology and limiting ADU size (staff suggested under 1,000 sq ft; board favored ~900–950 sq ft by right with a special‑exception path up to 1,200 sq ft) — be referred to the city council for hearings and further review.
The Rochester Planning Board voted to refer several proposed zoning ordinance edits to the city council, including updates to the aquifer protection overlay district, and comprehensive edits to rules governing accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Planning staff said the state has reallocated or deauthorized a nearby aquifer well and recommended the removal of that small overlay area from the city’s zoning map and ordinance…
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