Patrick Larow

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P&Z Watch: Draft of Less Restrictive Reg Under Consideration to Encourage ADUs in all Zones

On Tuesday the commission considered draft language that would create a broader opportunity for residents to add ADUs to their properties in all zones. The requirement that the ADU be either affordable or for elderly or disabled would be lifted. ADUs would be open at fair market rate to anyone the owner wishes to rent to. Continue Reading →

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Spring is Coming; Selectmen Chew on Input about Seasonal Street Dining

In December the Planning & Zoning commission updated voted to approve a text amendment to add rules for outdoor dining, partly in response to dozens of restaurant violations ranging. Some restaurants operated without permits. There were complaints of loud music, sidewalks blocked, lost parking and vermin. Continue Reading →

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P&Z Watch: Feedback Given on New Private High School on Pemberwick Rd

The commission was concerned about keeping the office use and school use separate. Also, since building is non compliant for the flood zone, but it does not have to become compliant unless improvements exceed 50% of the property’s value. Applicant must show the improvements do not exceed that 50%. Continue Reading →

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