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- MA
- Barnstable County
- 5/8/25
- 05/08/2025
- 13 Minutes
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Overview: The Yarmouth Zoning Board of Appeals, during its recent meeting, approved a variance request allowing Mary Jane Zimmer to construct a 16×6 deck at her residence on Wildflower Lane. Additionally, the board delegated the response to an open meeting law complaint to town council.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 5/8/25
- 05/08/2025
- 209 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Chatham Zoning Board meeting was dominated by an extensive discussion of a proposed affordable housing project at 0 and Main Street, which has sparked significant concern among local residents. The proposed development, set to include 48 dwelling units in nine structures under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40B, drew considerable public attention due to its scale, height, and potential impact on the town’s character. The project aims to contribute to affordable housing, with 25% of the apartments deed-restricted at 80% of the area median income, yet faces opposition due to its deviation from local zoning norms.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 5/8/25
- 05/08/2025
- 66 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During the recent Chelmsford Zoning Board meeting, the board unanimously decided to invoke “safe harbor” status, effectively denying a comprehensive permit application for a 14-unit apartment project proposed by Crosby Village LLC. This decision stemmed from the town’s achievement of a 10% threshold in its subsidized housing inventory, allowing the board to reject new developments without the risk of developer appeals. The board also approved a special permit for a residential addition on Bill Ricker Road, while discussing accessory dwelling units and long-term wastewater solutions.
- NJ
- Ocean County
- 5/7/25
- 05/07/2025
- 220 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Jackson Zoning Board denied a variance request to install a six-foot solid fence in a front yard, citing concerns about setting a precedent and the neighborhood’s aesthetic character. Meanwhile, they approved a infrastructure project to replace older utility poles with taller, more modern towers, addressing the anticipated demands for increased energy capacity in the region.
- FL
- Brevard County
- 5/7/25
- 05/07/2025
- 51 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Titusville Planning and Zoning Board recently approved an ordinance amendment that introduces an expedited permitting process for residential building permits in subdivisions. The move, prompted by state law, seeks to streamline construction efforts by allowing permits to be issued based on preliminary plats, although it raises concerns regarding safety, utility infrastructure, and fire protection services.