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Bolton staff flag state bills that could reshape local zoning, including commercial-to-multifamily conversion
Summary
At the May 8 Bolton PZC meeting, interim zoning enforcement officer Michael D'Amato noted items in Bill 5474 and a separate proposal that would require towns to allow conversion of commercial buildings to residential multi-family as-of-right; staff said they are monitoring legislation.
At the Bolton Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on May 8, 2024, Michael D'Amato, the town's interim zoning enforcement officer, advised commissioners that state legislation under consideration could affect local zoning rules.
D'Amato noted that particular items in Bill 5474 concern zoning and that another bill under consideration would require towns to allow conversion of commercial buildings to residential multi-family as-of-right. He described these as developments to watch during the final hours of the legislative session.
Commissioners did not take formal action on the legislative items at the May 8 meeting. The minutes indicate staff will continue to monitor relevant bills and report back to the commission as needed.
