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Aug 18, 2026

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Planning Board Approves Stairway Permit Change

Published Aug 18, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 21, 2026

Planning Board Shapes Hill’s Crossing Zoning

The Planning Board passed 5-0 motions setting preliminary Hill’s Crossing zoning parameters, including a 69.5-foot maximum height with stepbacks in one area, a six-story commercial subdistrict, and a mixed-use community path district of up to four stories. The zoning hearing will continue on August 4, 2026.

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Planning Board Approves Two Home Projects

The Planning Board approved a 644-square-foot accessory dwelling unit at 709 Belmont Street and a second-story addition at 125 Channing Road. It continued the 62 Vernon Road hearing to August 4 and the 7 Broad Street hearing to July 21.

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Zoning Amendment Hearing Continued

The Planning Board continued its public hearing on proposed zoning changes, including a new Hill’s Crossing overlay, transportation demand rules, and revised inclusionary housing requirements, to July 7, 2026. The discussion included potential development of up to six stories in parts of Hill’s Crossing, an area with about 400 residential units.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Planning Board Approves Sign and ADU

The Planning Board approved a second business sign at 77 Leonard Street by a 4-1 vote and approved a two-story accessory dwelling unit at 103 Country Club Lane by a 5-0 vote. The Board continued the 248 School Street addition hearing and the hearing on proposed zoning amendments to June 23, 2026.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Planning Board Approves Projects, Requires Review

The board unanimously approved a revised addition at 50 Hillside Terrace and required the 45 Chestnut Street project to return for an amendment and public hearing because construction changes expanded the structure. It also approved a second, non-illuminated sign at 489 Trapelo Road and accepted amendments to zoning by-law sections 7.3 and 5.5.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Planning Board Advances Three Zoning Amendments

The Planning Board unanimously approved three zoning amendments for presentation at Annual Town Meeting: a revised design and site plan review process, new construction management requirements, and updated rules for veterinary clinics and hospitals.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Planning Board Approves Two Sign Waivers

The Planning Board unanimously approved waivers for sign changes at 500 Common Street and 337 Pleasant Street, while continuing its review of zoning amendments for Town Meeting.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Planning Board Reviews Zoning Projects

The Planning Board reviewed proposed Belmont Center and Brighton Street overlay district zoning changes, noting a waiting period until November 1, 2026 for amendments passed at a recent Special Town Meeting.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Planning Board Approves Two Home Projects

The Planning Board approved a protected accessory dwelling unit at 54 Park Road and a second-story and attic addition at 16 Audrey Road, both by 5-0 votes; it continued the 50 Hillside Terrace hearing to April 14, 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Planning Board Rejects Several Parking Amendments

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to recommend unfavorable action on multiple proposed changes to residential parking requirements in the Belmont Center and Center Gateway Overlay Districts. It also voted 5-0 to recommend favorable action on largely technical zoning cleanup edits.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Planning Board Approves Housing and Vision Plan

The board unanimously approved a two-family dwelling at 2 Cherry Street, subject to updated plans, and adopted the final Brighton Area Vision Plan. Both votes passed 4-0-0.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Two Two-Family Homes Approved

The Planning Board approved a two-family dwelling at 316 Orchard Street by a 4-0 vote and approved a second at 41R Holt Street by a 4-0 vote, subject to a shadow study. The 50 Hillside Terrace addition case was continued to March 24, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Planning Board Approves Stairway Permit Change

The board voted 5-0 to classify a proposed stairway change at 261 Orchard Street as minor, allowing the property owner to proceed without a new public hearing.

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