Preston commissions debate draft open-space incentive subdivision rules, ask for more examples

Jan 27, 2026

Preston’s Planning and Zoning and Conservation and Agricultural commissions reviewed draft regulations for an Open Space Incentive Subdivision (cluster housing) on Jan. 27, 2026, discussing an added fee/donation, minimum lot size, land-quality standards and authority for commission review; staff will return with examples and revised wording.

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The Planning and Zoning Commission and the Conservation and Agricultural Commission of Preston met jointly at Preston Town Hall on Jan. 27, 2026, to review draft regulations titled “Open Space Incentive Subdivision — Cluster Housing,” and discussed changes intended to grow the town’s Open Space Fund to support larger land purchases for conservation.

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