[Massplanners] [EXTERNAL]RE: A Monday ADU Question

[Richard Harris]

Along this line. Would the ADU be limited to 50% of the largest of the
dwelling units on the property or the smallest of the dwelling units? I
would assume it would be the largest?

Thank you

Richard Harris, AICP
PDR, LLC
Planning Consultant
413-335-5012


On Mon, Jan 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM Ryan, Christopher via MassPlanners <
massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:

> It would seem so, but just one. Would be sort of comical to have a 400
> unit apartment with a single-solitary ADU perched out next to the utility
> shed.
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> Chris
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> 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?
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> Chris:
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> 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.
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> 2)      In answer to your second question, here is the definition of
> “principal Dwelling:”
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> *“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.”*
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> 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).
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> ADU Protected Use ADUs Regulations
> <https://www.mass.gov/doc/adu-final-regulations/download>
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> Jeff Lacy
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> Rural Planning Associates
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> 896 Graves Road
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> Conway, MA 01341
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> ruralplanningassociates at crocker.com
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> (413) 230-9693
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> *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
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> 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?
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> Thanks
>
> Chris
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> *Christopher J. Ryan, AICP*
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> Director of Planning & Building
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