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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
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)
Jay Barrows (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Bradford Hill (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Randy Hunt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 12/30/2019)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1299 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1299.pdf |
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