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Planning Board discusses zoning changes to encourage housing in commercial zones
Summary
The Atkinson Planning Board discussed pursuing zoning amendments this year to encourage housing, including allowing housing in commercial zones and revising zone descriptions; Member Ted Stewart cited Lewis Apartments as an example and Alternate Karen McFadden suggested rewriting zone descriptions.
Atkinson — Board members on April 15 discussed whether to pursue zoning amendments this year aimed at encouraging housing opportunities, including options to allow residential uses in commercial zones.
Chair Sue Killam opened the policy discussion and referenced a recent presentation on tiny homes. Member Ted Stewart said the most likely path to added housing would be permitting residential use in some commercial zones, noting that such changes could encourage redevelopment; he cited Lewis Apartments as an example of redevelopment potential. Alternate Karen McFadden said some zone descriptions may need rewriting to reflect current needs.
The board did not vote on any zoning changes at the workshop and did not finalize a proposal; members discussed options and potential drafting work for future meetings.
