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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
For legislation to promote cluster residential development. Housing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote cluster residential development in Massachusetts. It amends Chapter 40A of the state's laws to require zoning ordinances or bylaws that permit open space residential development to allow at least the same number of new dwellings as a conventional subdivision plan, while requiring the preservation of 30-60% of the land in a natural, scenic, or open condition. Additionally, the bill allows as-of-right open space residential development of five or more single-family homes on parcels with a minimum lot size of 30,000 square feet or more, as long as certain requirements are met, such as preserving at least 40% of the developable land. The bill provides some exceptions and modifications for certain nitrogen-sensitive areas.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Will Brownsberger (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
John Lawn (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate 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/S787 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S787.pdf |
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