Bill > H650

This bill amends the definition of "uneconomic" in Chapter 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws, which deals with low and moderate-income housing. The bill states that a condition or regulation imposed by a zoning board of appeals will not be considered "uneconomic" if it imposes reasonable limitations on the bulk and height of structures, yard sizes, lot areas, setbacks, open space, parking, and building coverage, or if it prevents the development of a parcel that is physically or environmentally unsuitable for the proposed density. The bill also allows zoning boards of appeals to balance the regional need for low or moderate-income housing with a municipality's reasonable limitations in these areas. Additionally, the bill prevents decisions by zoning boards of appeals to deny or conditionally approve comprehensive permits from being overturned on the basis of these factors.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H650