Bill > H1514

This bill modifies zoning regulations for MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) communities by requiring them to establish at least one zoning district that allows multi-family housing with specific characteristics. The key provision mandates that this district must permit housing without age restrictions that is suitable for families with children, have a minimum density of 15 units per acre, and be located within 0.5 miles of a public transit station (such as a commuter rail, subway, ferry, or bus station). Notably, the bill also includes a requirement that this multi-family housing district cannot be located within 0.2 miles of a manufactured home, effectively creating a buffer zone between traditional multi-family housing developments and manufactured home communities. This legislation aims to promote housing diversity and accessibility in communities served by the MBTA's transportation network, while also providing some spatial separation between different types of residential housing.

Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1514