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Briefing

Aug 11, 2026

Zoning setback rules flagged for clarification

The subcommittee found that residential and commercial setback requirements in Oxford’s zoning regulations are unclear or inconsistent across sections and Schedule B. Members agreed to identify needed changes, obtain a complete and current regulations document, and submit an approved list of revisions to a planner or qualified professional.

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Briefing

Jul 30, 2026

Setback Rules Review Begins

The subcommittee began reviewing setback requirements and found that the footnotes need clearer, more consistent explanations, while General Regulations Section 3.16 was considered clear.

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Briefing

Jul 21, 2026

Commission Approves 3.6-Acre Rezoning

The Commission approved rezoning 3.6 acres at 656 Oxford Road from Residential A to the Route 67 Office Professional District, effective July 23, 2026. It also approved a related excavation waiver by a 6-1 vote, while tabling the proposed zoning-text amendment by a 6-1 vote.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Oxford Zoning Hearings Recessed to June 2

The Commission unanimously recessed public hearings to June 2, including a proposal to rezone 3.6 acres at 656 Oxford Road from Residential A to Route 67 Office Professional District.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Oxford postpones zoning proposal decisions

The Commission recessed three public hearings involving a proposed 3.6-acre rezoning, related excavation rules, and special exceptions until May 19, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Commission Approves Three-Building Industrial Site Plan

The commission approved a site plan for three industrial buildings after merging Lots 3 and 4, subject to conditions including compliance with fire-safety requirements, approved uses, licensing, and other town regulations.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Six-Lot Subdivision Filing Authorized

The commission unanimously authorized its chair and secretary to sign the mylar for the approved six-lot Homes on Larkey South subdivision. The document cannot be released to the applicant until related deeds and easements are ready for filing.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Child care zoning protections approved

The Commission unanimously approved zoning amendments effective April 1, 2026, so qualifying family and group child care homes will be treated like single- or multifamily homes rather than facing different zoning restrictions.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Commission Approves Accessory Dwelling Unit

The commission unanimously approved an application for an 800-square-foot accessory dwelling unit at 6 Middlefield Road, subject to eight conditions including owner occupancy, one bedroom, one parking space, and a permanent foundation.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Commission Approves Two-Lot Resubdivision

The commission unanimously approved a two-lot re-subdivision at 234 Chestnut Tree Hill Road, creating a 2.76-acre building lot from an 8.57-acre parcel. Approval includes conditions covering health approvals, erosion controls, conservation easements, driveway access, recording deadlines, and completion within five years.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Commission Approves Oxford Greens Changes

The commission unanimously approved a major Oxford Greens site-plan modification, changing the mix and location of homes and amenities while keeping the total attached homes below the permitted limit: 329 proposed versus 334 allowed.

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