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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
12/23/2019
12/23/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the regulation of location, dimensions or design of accessory dwelling units. Housing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote the use of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Massachusetts. It defines an "accessory dwelling unit" as a self-contained housing unit within a single-family dwelling or detached structure that is subordinate to the main residence. The bill allows cities and towns to adopt an "accessory dwelling zoning district" where ADUs are permitted as of right, and prohibits unreasonable regulations on the location, dimensions, or design of ADUs. The bill also requires a simple majority vote to adopt, amend, or repeal an accessory dwelling zoning district, rather than the typical two-thirds majority. Additionally, cities and towns with an approved accessory dwelling zoning district are not eligible for certain zoning incentive payments unless the district meets the requirements of an approved smart growth zoning district.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Edward Coppinger (D)*,
Ken Gordon (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Randy Hunt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Louis Kafka (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 12/23/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1282 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1282.pdf |
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