[Massplanners] [EXTERNAL] Zoning amendments for 2-family houses etc.

[Mariah Kurtz]

Erving residents recently approved changes to the zoning bylaws which allow two-unit homes by-right in all districts, where 2/4 were formerly by special permit. While we have had a lot of debating about the merits of other zoning changes, no one has even mentioned this change in conversation or public hearings.

Mariah Kurtz (she/her)

Assistant Town Planner



Town of Erving

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Bedford would be interested in hearing from any towns that have amended their zoning to make it easier to build 2-family houses in traditionally (or most recently) single family districts. This might mean allowing them where they've been prohibited or reducing the restrictions/ conditions that apply. The only one I'm aware of is Concord.
Also we're interested in examples of towns that have reverted to earlier denser zoning for residential areas that have mainly non-conforming lots.

Catherine Perry AICP
Assistant Planner
Town of Bedford

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