[Massplanners] A Monday ADU Question

[John Cruz]

Yes, by that logic they would be allowed, which makes sense. If it makes
sense to do it on the same lot? Probably not, but it'll depend on the
development, lot coverage and use, regulations, etc.

On Mon, Jan 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM Amanda Keefe via MassPlanners <
massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:

> By that same logic, would any multifamily building, regardless of number
> of units, be eligible for an ADU as long as it is located in a district
> where single-family residences are also allowed?
>
>
>
> *From:* MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org> *On Behalf Of *ruralplanningassociates---
> via MassPlanners
> *Sent:* Monday, January 27, 2025 3:10 PM
> *To:* 'Ryan, Christopher' <cryan at belmont-ma.gov>; 'Mass Planners' <
> massplanners at masscptc.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [Massplanners] A Monday ADU Question
>
>
>
> Chris:
>
> 1)      Here’s what the new regulations says is a single-family
> residential zoning district is:
>
> *“Single-family Residential Zoning District. **Any Zoning District where
> Single-family Residential Dwellings are a permitted or an allowable use,
> including any Zoning District where Single-family Residential Dwellings are
> allowed as-of-right or by Special Permit.”*
>
> It’s anywhere they are allowed, not necessarily exclusively.
>
> 2)      In answer to your second question, here is the definition of
> “principal Dwelling:”
>
> *“Principal Dwelling. A structure, **regardless of whether it, or the Lot
> it is situated on, conforms to Zoning, including use requirements and
> dimensional requirements, such as setbacks, bulk, and height, **that
> contains at least one Dwelling Unit and is, or will be, located on the same
> Lot as a Protected Use ADU.”*
>
>
>
> The principal dwelling or its lot need not be conforming. The principal
> dwelling must contain at least one dwelling unit, which leaves open
> two-family and three-family structures as qualifying for the addition of a
> protected use ADU under this exemption.
>
> Here also is a link to the new regulations (which could change before the
> 31st, but likely won’t).
>
> ADU Protected Use ADUs Regulations
> <https://www.mass.gov/doc/adu-final-regulations/download>
>
> Jeff Lacy
>
> Rural Planning Associates
>
> 896 Graves Road
>
> Conway, MA 01341
>
> ruralplanningassociates at crocker.com
>
> (413) 230-9693
>
> .
>
>
>
> *From:* MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org> *On Behalf Of* Ryan,
> Christopher via MassPlanners
> *Sent:* Monday, January 27, 2025 2:07 PM
> *To:* Mass Planners <massplanners at masscptc.org>
> *Subject:* [Massplanners] A Monday ADU Question
>
> Hi all
>
> Having read the final state regs on ADUs, it still isn’t clear (to me)
> whether:
>
> 1)      A single-family zoning district is exclusively single-family or
> is a district, that among other uses, allows single-family homes
>
> 2)      If a two- or three-family home in a single-family zoning
> district, either by-right or non-conforming, is still eligible for a
> protected use ADU
>
> Any thoughts emerging on these questions?
>
> Thanks
>
> Chris
>
> ==========================================
>
> *Christopher J. Ryan, AICP*
>
> Director of Planning & Building
>
> Town of Belmont, MA
>
> 19 Moore Street
>
> Belmont, MA  02478-0900
>
> 617.993-2650
>
> cryan at belmont-ma.gov
>
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