An Act requiring Safe Harbor exceptions to the MBTA Communities Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to create exceptions to the multi-family zoning as-of-right provisions within the MBTA Communities Act. Specifically, it seeks to establish ‘safe harbor’ exceptions for certain communities served by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). The goal is to allow for greater housing density in these areas while potentially addressing concerns related to infrastructure and community resources.
Key provisions
- Creates ‘safe harbor’ exceptions to multi-family zoning.
- Applies to communities served by the MBTA.
- Allows for increased housing density in designated areas.
- Intended to address concerns related to infrastructure and community resources.
- Requires municipalities to establish specific criteria for these exceptions.
- The bill is currently under review by the Municipalities and Regional Government committee.
Who is affected
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
- Developers
- Residents of MBTA communities
- Regional Government
Notable changes
- Modifies existing zoning regulations within MBTA communities.
- Introduces a mechanism for creating exceptions to as-of-right multi-family zoning.
- Potentially impacts housing development patterns in the region.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Jeffrey Rosario Turco
Cosponsors
David Allen Robertson
Jeffrey Rosario Turco
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