Housing Partnership/Fair Housing Committee Will Meet On October 21 In Westwood

Westwood MA

21 October, 2021

6:49 PM

Description

Press release from the Town of Westwood: October 21, 2021 Housing Partnership / Fair Housing Committee Date: 10/21/2021 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Remote via Zoom AGENDA – 7:30 pm Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81985569925?pwd=N0Flc0VUV1JxbDU1YmVmRk1GOE5HZz09 Passcode: 051914 Or Telephone: 833 548 0282 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 819 8556 9925 7:30 pm - Call to Order Introductions – Committee members and new Housing & Zoning Agent Iliana Ramirez The Committee will review and discuss evaluation criteria to recommend to the Planning Board in relation to potential zoning amendments being considered by the Planning Board for Annual Town Meeting in May 2022. The discussion will focus on evaluation criteria for the Planning Board's consideration while drafting proposed zoning related to the following zoning amendment topic: Zoning to comply with Section 18 of Chapter 358 of the Acts of 2020 "An Act Enabling Partnerships for growth" adding new section 3A to the Zoning Act of MGL 40A. By-right multi-family housing zoning within ½ mile of train station for MBTA Communities. Potential expansion of housing choices, such as allowing accessory dwelling units, starter home zoning, and smart growth 40R districts. Review Draft Meeting Minutes: 9/9/2021 and 9/30/2021 Agenda: HP Meeting Agenda Posting 10-21-2021 This press release was produced by the Town of Westwood. The views expressed here are the author's own.