Proposal to allow duplexes by right and remove 18‑unit cap draws developer support
Easthampton presenters recommended permitting duplex construction and conversions by right across residential zones and eliminating a numeric 18‑unit cap on multifamily buildings; developers said the cap can create inefficiencies and limit eligibility for tax credit financing.
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The partnership recommended allowing duplexes by right in all residential zones and removing the existing 18‑unit cap on multifamily structures to permit more flexible, denser building forms. Presenters argued other zoning controls (setbacks, height limits, and floor‑area maximums) provide appropriate constraints without an arbitrary cap.
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