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The committee kept four proposed zoning amendments in committee, including changes affecting backyard cottages, affordable dwelling units, and lot-split approvals. Staff will continue reviewing the proposals, including a suggested backyard-cottage size limit of 900 square feet compared with the current 1,500-square-foot state-law allowance.
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No zoning changes took effect at this meeting. The proposals would change how Somerville regulates backyard cottages, condo creation, affordable dwelling units, and lot splits, but the committee deferred action while staff examines legal, housing, and implementation issues. The committee also accepted the minutes from its May 7 meeting.
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