Zoning Articles

May 2, 2022

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Citizens' Petition: Temporary Apartments (PDF)Citizens’ petition article proposing several changes to the Temporary Apartment bylaw, for consideration at a March 3, 2022, public hearing. 


February 28, 2022

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Accessory Dwelling Units (PDF)Proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit bylaw is to be considered at a February 8, 2022, public hearing. 
Assisted Living Residence/Special Care/Memory Care Residence Development (PDF)An article to allow Assisted Living Residence/Special Care/Memory Care Residence Development by special permit from the Planning Board, to be considered at a December 16, 2021, public hearing.
Revised Accessory Dwelling Units Language (clean) (PDF)A clean version of the revised Accessory Dwelling Units language with edits and revisions as discussed at the December 16, 2021, public hearing.
Revised Accessory Dwelling Units Language (redline) (PDF)Redline version of revised Accessory Dwelling Units language with edits and revisions as discussed at the December 16, 2021, public hearing. 
Accessory Dwelling Units (PDF)An article to allow Accessory Dwelling Units in existing single-family homes by-right under certain conditions, and to allow Accessory Dwelling Units in detached structures by special permit from the Board of Appeals, to be considered at a December 16, 2021, public hearing.
ADU Staff Recommendation (PDF)Staff recommendation memo on the proposed ADU zoning article. 
Alternative ADU Language (PDF)An alternative Accessory Dwelling Unit article was submitted by a resident. 
Assisted Living/Special Care/Memory Care Residence Development Comments (PDF)Public comments received on the Assisted Living Residence/Special Care/Memory Care Residence Development article as of December 16, 2021.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Comments (PDF)Public comments received on the Accessory Dwelling Unit article as of February 8, 2022.


May 3, 2021

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ADU Presentation (PDF)A May 2021 presentation on Article 43 addressing Accessory Dwelling Units.
Winter Valley Presentation (PDF)A March 25, 2021  presentation by Edward Corcoran on the proposed zoning change at 600 Canton Ave.
Residence D-1 Amendment (PDF)A citizens' petition to amend the dimensional and use regulations in the residence D-1 district to allow a new 36-unit building at the Winter Valley development. 
ADU Final Language (PDF)A final draft of the Accessory Dwelling Unit zoning article is to go before the May 2021 Town Meeting.
Accessory Dwelling Units (Revised) (PDF)An article to amend existing regulations allowing accessory dwelling units, revised based on feedback received during the public hearing process.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Definition (PDF)An article to insert a new definition of “Accessory Dwelling Unit” into Section III.B
Accessory Dwelling Units (PDF)An article to amend existing regulations allowing accessory dwelling units in certain single-family houses, in order to increase the range of housing choices; encourage a more energy-efficient and economical use of the current housing stock, and to provide housing options suitable for young adults and senior citizens.
Earth Materials Removal and Deposit of Fill (PDF)An article to amend Section IV A of the Zoning Bylaws to allow for better analysis and protection of existing trees on certain development sites. 
Floodplain Bylaw (PDF)An article to amend Section IV C Flood Plain District Boundaries and Base Flood Elevation Data, to include state and federally recommended updates.


July 28, 2020

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Milton Village Overlay Zoning Webinar (PDF)An informational tutorial on overlay zoning proposed for Milton Village for the July 28th Town Meeting.June 30, 2020
Milton Village PUD Overlay Zoning (PDF)An article to add a new section III, subsection S to the zoning bylaws establishing "Milton Village Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development." June 1, 2020
An Amendment to Milton Village/Central Ave. Affordable Housing (PDF)An article to amend Section III subsection I of the zoning bylaws to include affordable housing units in the Milton Village/Central Ave. business district.June 1, 2020
Milton Village Mixed-Use Revolving Fund Articles (PDF)Two articles establishing a Milton Village Improvement Revolving Fund and a Milton Village Historic Preservation Revolving Fund. June 1, 2020
Amendment to Great Estates Affordable Housing Size Requirement (PDF)An article to change the affordable unit size to conform to DHCD standards.June 1, 2020
Great Estates Bylaw (PDF)An article adding an affordable housing clause to the existing Milton Village/Central Ave Business District Planned Unit Development bylaw.June 1, 2020


December 2, 2019

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Planning Board Associate Member (PDF)An article proposing the establishment of an associate member to the Planning Board to sit on the deliberation of a particular special permit application.September 24, 2019
Associate Board Member Description (PDF)An article outlining the duties and terms of the Associate Member position. September 24, 2019
Wetlands Regulations (PDF)An article to strike Section IV B  from the zoning bylaws regarding wetland regulations.September 24, 2019


February 25, 2019

DocumentDescriptionDate
Amendment to Great Estates Planned Unit Development bylaw (PDF)
An article to amend the Great Estates Planned Unit Development bylaw regarding setbacks and height restrictions.
January 7, 2019
Amendment to Traffic Impact Mitigation bylaw (PDF)
An article to amend the Traffic Impact Mitigation bylaw to expand applicable districts and add clarifying language.
December 31, 2018