[Massplanners] ANR's and sidewalks - Ideas Please

[Harry LaCortiglia]

Hi Richard,

I'll take a nibble at this one... only because it looks so tasty.

So it's doubtful in my mind that you could accomplish this within an ANR 
framework.

However, I am wondering if it could be accomplished through Zoning. 
(Should this be a Friday Question?)

Could Zoning require a five foot front yard setback from the front lot 
line in which no planted or built obstructions that would impede 
pedestrian traffic be a perquisite to attaining a Cert. of Occupancy?

Or would that be considered a taking?

Hmmmm.

H. LaCortiglia
Georgetown Planning Board



On 9/11/2021 12:40 PM, Richard Clark via MassPlanners wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> I'm going to take a second bite of the apple with this one. I earlier 
> asked if anyone had or knew of a way to require sidewalks on an ANR 
> lot. We have in our Rules and Regulations a requirement for sidewalks 
> in a subdivision, but nothing with regards to ANR lots. I see this as 
> a major deficiency as these ANR lots are on public ways where 
> pedestrian traffic is more likely. A public way is most a link to 
> locations of interest.
> I do thank those of you who replied to my earlier query. There was, as 
> I recall mention of legislation that was not enacted. Action by the 
> General Court may well be a solution - someday. What I am looking for 
> is something that can be done today.
>
> Thank you and Be Well,
> Richard Clark, Town of Dudley Planning Board
>
>
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