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Planning Board adopts dwelling-unit and permit expiration clarifications for warrant
Summary
Article 1 clarifies dwelling-unit definitions per the Building Inspector's recommendations, requires building permits be approved by the Building Inspector, and sets two-year expirations for variances and special permits; the board approved the article unanimously on June 9, 2026.
At the June 9 meeting the Planning Board finalized language in Article 1 to clarify dwelling-unit definitions following the Building Inspector's recommendations. Key elements recorded include requiring building permit approval by the Building Inspector and setting a two-year expiration period for variances and for special permits.
Planning Board members voted to approve Article 1 unanimously at the June 9 meeting. The board noted the revised ADU definition language in related sections and planned a June 23 meeting to finalize materials before the Special Town Meeting on June 29, 2026.
