Barrington planning board advances setback clarification, continues debate over town center form‑based code

Jan 6, 2026

The planning board voted to place a clarified setback definition on the ballot and deferred final action on a broader form‑based zoning amendment after extended debate over how much commercial frontage to require and how to enforce commercial build‑out. Staff will return with clarified metrics, plan diagrams and outreach materials for the Jan. 20 meeting.

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The Barrington Planning Board voted on Jan. 6 to place a clarified definition of “setback” on the town ballot and agreed to continue work on a larger form‑based zoning amendment for the town center after extended discussion about minimum commercial requirements and enforcement.

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