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There are dimensional requirements for ADUs in section 1A definitions.</div>
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 9, 2023 11:00 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'Town Administration' <Administration@westhamptonma.org>; 'Mass Planners' <massplanners@masscptc.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Massplanners] Re limits to bedrooms in ADUs</font>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Doug:</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">My take is that the “single-family residential building” described is as a principal use on a lot, and that is where the exemption (from area restrictions) applies. Whereas, an accessory apartment, whether
attached or detached, is an accessory use and not included in that language.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Jeff Lacy</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Rural Planning Associates</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">(413) 230-9693</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Town Administration via MassPlanners<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, August 8, 2023 7:08 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Mass Planners <massplanners@masscptc.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Massplanners] Re limits to bedrooms in ADUs</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Hrm. </p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Are ADUs not protected under the exception in 40A sec 3: </p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">(“<span style="font-size:10.5pt; font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif; color:#333333; background:white">No zoning ordinance or by-law shall regulate or restrict the interior area of a single family residential building<span class="x_apple-converted-space"> …”)</span></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">…Particularly if the ADU is detached…???</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Respectfully,</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">—-Doug</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Douglas Finn</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Administrative assistant</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"> 1 South Rd.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Westhampton, MS. 01027</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Administration@westhamptonma.org">Administration@westhamptonma.org</a></p>
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