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Council delays action on sweeping zoning updates to allow further review and solicitor briefing
Summary
Council reviewed a lengthy package of zoning changes—many required by recent state law changes—and continued the item for further study. The planning board and the town solicitor will brief council before advertising the ordinance for public hearing; the package was moved to May 4 for fuller council consideration.
Town officials presented a comprehensive zoning ordinance update compiled in response to recent changes in state law and with additional local amendments proposed by the planning board and the planning solicitor. The council reviewed the package, which includes both mandatory statutory revisions and non‑mandated local edits suggested by planners.
Council members asked for time to review the details and for clearer separation of state‑mandated changes versus local suggestions. Several councillors requested that planning board work continue on complex local items (for example, provisions affecting rear lots) before any action. Town staff and the planning solicitor will present a detailed memo and attend a future meeting so the council can proceed with an informed vote.
The council voted to continue consideration to May 4 to allow fuller review and to give the planning board and solicitor an opportunity to answer questions prior to advertising any ordinance changes for public hearing.
