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Board proposes 35‑ft height limit for Limited Business District No. 1 to align with other zones and MBTA overlay
Summary
Article would raise the maximum building height in Limited Business District No. 1 (Elm Street/Route 2) to 35 ft to allow three‑story buildings consistent with other districts and MBTA overlay allowances, with site plan review still applying to design and use.
The planning board proposed an amendment to bring the height limit for Limited Business District No. 1 into alignment with most other Concord districts by setting the maximum at 35 feet, which generally accommodates three stories.
Board members said the change recognizes that the district lies within the MBTA Communities overlay and that aligning height limits will allow more predictable redevelopment opportunities while preserving commercial viability along Elm Street near Route 2. The board emphasized that existing site plan review and district standards would continue to govern design and compatibility.
Public comment at the hearing was limited on this specific article; the amendment will appear on the Town Meeting warrant for member consideration.
