Committee flags ADU rules and state preemption as barriers to adding units
Members discussed confusion and contradictions between Easthampton zoning, owner‑occupancy rules, and the state's Affordable Homes Act — especially whether ADUs can be built concurrently with primary units and whether owner‑occupancy restrictions remain enforceable.
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Committee members raised multiple questions about accessory dwelling units (ADUs), financing and owner‑occupancy rules. Staff and participants noted that some local provisions requiring owner‑occupancy for certain units conflict with the state's Affordable Homes Act, and that it is unclear whether ADUs can be built at the same time as a primary unit under current local practice.
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