Town Meeting Warrant Article of the Day: Articles 22, 23, and 24

Warrant Article of the Day


As we ready for Town Meeting on May 13, 2025, the Town will be presenting information every day on different warrant articles.

The full warrant can be found here:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1apqsGCynKuAbeG_joJnlRc1VtGlb2mc9/view?usp=sharing


Accessory Dwelling Unit Frequently Asked Questions:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YnDVRmJIB1NAXsrZ3bDwnwqwqTkhtVAq/view?usp=sharing


Article 22: Amend Zoning Bylaw, Article 8 Supplementary Regulations and Ch. 195 Attachment 2, Table 1 – Summary of Use Regulations

This amendment adds to Article 8 Supplementary Regulations a new Part 14 Accessory Dwelling Units.  The article will bring the Town into compliance with MGL Ch. 40A Section 3 and would allow for construction of accessory dwelling units on the same lot as principal dwelling units in single-family residential zoning districts.  The article also proposes to amend Table 1 – Summary of Use Regulations to allow for accessory dwelling units in certain zoning districts.

Article 23: Amend Zoning Bylaw, Article 8 Supplementary Regulation Part 3 Site Plan Review, Subsections 195-8.17.1 – 195-8.17.8

This article proposes to add detached accessory dwelling units and accessory dwelling units proposed to be constructed on lots that contain two-family or multi-family dwelling to the Limited Site Plan Review bylaw (a/k/a Dover bylaw).

Article 24: Amend Zoning Bylaw – Article 4 Building and Uses Permitted and Article 2 Definitions.

This article proposes to sunset the Family Suite definition and permitted use on July 1, 2028.