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Town of Arlington, Massachusetts


Article 13
Warrant Article Title:

ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT/MBTA COMMUNITIES ACT NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICTS

Warrant Article Text:

To see if the Town will vote to amend its Zoning Bylaw to create at least two overlay districts in compliance with the MBTA Communities Act, including Neighborhood Multi-family districts where use is limited to residential only. Neighborhood Districts shall be comprised of parcels not fronting Massachusetts Avenue, and wholly or partially within a distance of 250’ from the midline of Massachusetts Avenue. Parcels included in the Neighborhood Multi-family overlay districts shall not exceed 3 stories or a maximum 35’ height, and shall have a minimum 15’ front yard setback; or take any action related thereto.

Requested by:

Inserted at the request of Wynelle Evans and 100 registered voters

Report Excerpt:

The Redevelopment Board voted 3-0 to recommend No Action be taken under Article 13. 

Vote Language:
That no action be taken.
Additional Materials:

ARB Report

ARB Supplemental Report