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MA H1299

Relative to zoning density


summary

Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
12/23/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that cities and towns be authorized to increase the density of property zoned for residential usage to provide additional affordable housing units. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill would authorize cities and towns to allow for increased density in residential zoning without requiring a special permit, in order to promote the creation of additional affordable housing units in mixed-income or mixed-use developments, or to achieve other public purposes specified in the zoning ordinance or bylaw. The bill aims to make it easier for municipalities to increase the availability of affordable housing by enabling them to allow for higher-density residential development in certain areas without going through the special permit process.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 12/30/2019)

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