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Last updated

Aug 11, 2026

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Meeting coverage connected to AH Overlay.

Briefing

May 7, 2026

Affordable Housing Zoning Changes Advance

The committee recommended approval, with amendments, of zoning changes intended to allow larger and more flexible affordable housing projects. The proposal would use an eight-story cap and require rear and side setback lots to be at least 100 feet deep or wide.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

Affordable housing zoning changes remain under review

The committee kept proposed Affordable Housing Overlay zoning changes in committee rather than advancing them. Members focused on parking setbacks, including a 30-foot setback requirement, and requested more flexibility before considering an amended version.

1 min readMunicipal coverage