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Planner summarizes housing forum; zoning changes and short-term rental limits discussed
Summary
Regrowth Planning summarized a housing forum and presented options including smaller minimum lot sizes in RR and RA zones, a one-time subdivision incentive, and possible limits on short-term rentals to free units for long-term housing.
Michael Allen of Regrowth Planning presented highlights from a housing forum held the previous week and framed several options the town could pursue to increase its housing stock. He said the forum covered potential housing projects across Manchester Center and proposed that the town “decrease the minimum lot size requirements in the RR and RA zoning districts, or provide an incentive for single use subdivision.”
Allen also reported that participants discussed limiting short-term rentals so more housing units would be available for long-term occupancy. The presentation did not include firm dates, regulatory language, or projected housing counts; commissioners asked staff to continue research and bring options back for discussion at a future meeting.
The update was presented during the Planning Commission’s Town Plan agenda item. Commissioners did not vote on zoning changes at the April 13 meeting; the next substantive step will be additional research and public engagement at upcoming visioning workshops.
