An Act restoring local zoning control
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to restore local zoning control in Metropolitan Boston Transit (MBTA) communities. Currently, some municipalities in these areas are required to allow multi-family housing developments as ‘as-of-right,’ meaning they cannot block such projects. This legislation seeks to give local governments more authority over zoning decisions, allowing them to better manage growth and development within their communities.
Key provisions
- It would restore local zoning control over multi-family housing development in MBTA communities.
- Municipalities would regain the ability to regulate the type and density of multi-family housing.
- The bill intends to limit the ‘as-of-right’ zoning provisions currently in place.
- It would allow local governments to make decisions about housing development based on local needs and priorities.
- The legislation addresses concerns about the impact of rapid development on existing communities.
Who is affected
- Municipalities in the MBTA region
- Regional Government entities
- Developers of multi-family housing
- Residents of MBTA communities
- State Legislators
Notable changes
- It reverses the current ‘as-of-right’ zoning policy for multi-family housing in MBTA communities.
- It shifts decision-making authority regarding housing development from the state to local governments.
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