[Massplanners] Cluster and Open Space ordinances

[Jeff Lacy]

Erik:

 

My preference is Natural Resource Protection Zoning (NRPZ). It is the most serious about protecting larger chucks of open land. But, it’s a form of downzoning in that the yield of building lots is less than for a conventional subdivision. I know a number that than been bult successfully. Attached is a one-pager describing the technique.

 

Best regards,

 

Jeff Lacy

Rural Planning Associates

896 Graves Road

Conway, MA 01341

(413) 230-9693 (cell)

ruralplanningassociates at crocker.com <mailto:ruralplanningassociates at crocker.com> 

 

 

 

From: MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org> On Behalf Of Erik Hinderlie via MassPlanners
Sent: Friday, June 6, 2025 9:28 AM
To: massplanners at masscptc.org
Subject: [Massplanners] Cluster and Open Space ordinances

 

Hello Planners,

 

Happy Friday and I hope you all are gearing up for another wonderful weekend of getting rained on!! 

 

I'm reaching out to see if any of your communities have cluster development, Open Space residential or conservation subdivision rules that have been able to produce housing and conserve open space effectively. Basically whether they are working as intended or not. Gloucester has a few on the books so want to learn from others where the ordinance has achieved housing and open space goals. 

 

Thank you!,

 

Erik 

 

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Erik Hinderlie

Staff Planner

City of Gloucester Community Development Department 

3 Pond Road

Gloucester, MA 01930

p. 978-325-5243

 

 

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