[Massplanners] unit threshold for inclusionary zoning

[Robert Hartt]

Greetings -

I am the Planning Board chairperson in New Marlborough.  Our Select Board
has asked our Planning Board for guidance in defining short-term rentals
for the purpose of proposing a lodging tax that would be voted on by the
community at the next Annual Meeting.  The Planning Board is also
considering whether short-term rentals should be subject to some reasonable
fire/life/safety bylaws consistent with other lodging uses (e.g. motels,
B&B's) which we do not currently have.

I am reaching out to see if other communities have adopted similar
regulations so we can evaluate what might be appropriate for our
community.  Any information that could be passed along (bylaw language
regarding short-term rental definitions, taxation policy, fire/life/safety
regulation, etc.) would be greatly appreciated.

Bob Hartt
Chairperson,
New Marlborough Planning Board

On Wed, Dec 7, 2022 at 9:35 AM Todd Miller via MassPlanners <
massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:

> Barbara,
>
> I also have not seen one at this threshold, but effective messaging may
> help get you over the hurdle!
>
> Have a great morning,
>
> Todd Miller
> Town of Bolton
>
> On Wed, Dec 7, 2022 at 9:32 AM Harry LaCortiglia via MassPlanners <
> massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi Barbara,
>>
>> I haven't seen one like that. But I like the way you're thinking.
>>
>> Best,
>> H. LaCortiglia
>> Georgetown
>>
>>
>> On 12/6/2022 9:39 AM, Barbara Carboni via MassPlanners wrote:
>>
>> Good morning all,
>>
>>
>>
>> Has anyone ever used/seen an inclusionary zoning bylaw in which the
>> threshold/trigger is 2 units? At that level, only a contribution would be
>> required; the requirement of an affordable unit kicks in at 3 units.   This
>> has been suggested but it strikes me as too low a threshold to get the
>> support that would be needed.   Thanks for any thoughts you may have.
>>
>>
>>
>> Barbara
>>
>>
>>
>> Barbara Carboni
>>
>> Truro Town Planner and Land Use Counsel
>>
>> (508) 214 0928
>>
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>
> Todd Miller
> Town Planner
>
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Robert W. Hartt
PO Box 118
Mill River, MA   01244
203.984.8961
rwhartt at gmail.com
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