[Massplanners] ADU's - condo-ing

[Dwight Merriam]

See
https://accessorydwellings.org/2024/08/06/a-condo-converted-adu-family-compound/

Regards,
Dwight Merriam, FAICP
www. dwightmerriam.com

On Fri, Feb 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM Nipun Jain via MassPlanners <
massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:

> In the scenario described below, the ADU is not “accessory” as defined by
> regulations.
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> Do not believe that the ADU can become a condominium unit.
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> *From:* MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org> *On Behalf Of *Edgartown
> Planning Board via MassPlanners
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> *To:* Belansky, Evan <ebelansky at chelmsfordma.gov>
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> *Subject:* Re: [Massplanners] ADU's - condo-ing
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> From where I sit:
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> Given a single parcel -
> Given two approved dwellings -
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> Given a sale of the entire property to a condominium association -
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> I think that the association has the right to establish a condo
> association, and sell the separate dwellings to separate persons.
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> I think that the AG would not approve a Zoning Bylaws attempting to
> regulate the ownership of a private dwelling.
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> That being said -
> A town would likely earn more tax revenue if the two structures were held
> in separate ownership - each would become principal
> if both structures are served by the same septic system or well, there are
> health regulations that would likely kick in like an addled mule.
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> Just some thoughts.
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>  - Doug
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> Westhampton nee Edgartown.
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> On Fri, Feb 7, 2025 at 11:26 AM Belansky, Evan via MassPlanners <
> massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:
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> Maybe this is a Friday question.  Certainly not any other day question.
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> Still waiting for any intelligent insight?
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> Evan bBlansky
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> Chelmsford community development
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> *From:* Belansky, Evan
> *Sent:* Monday, February 3, 2025 2:44 PM
> *To:* massplanners at masscptc.org
> *Subject:* RE: ADU's - condo-ing
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> I have received several conflicting responses……big surprise!
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> Can anyone provide insight into this?
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> Any formal / official input from HLC?
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> Thanks
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> Evan Belansky
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> Chelmsford Community Development
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> *From:* Belansky, Evan
> *Sent:* Friday, January 31, 2025 10:46 AM
> *To:* massplanners at masscptc.org
> *Subject:* ADU's - condo-ing
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> Good morning and happy Friday.
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> Do the ADU regulations speak to condo-ing ?
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> I see specific mention of rental, but not ownership.
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> Thanks
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> Evan Belansky
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> Chelmsford Community Development
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