Town Council Refers Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Amendments
Amherst Town Council referred accessory dwelling unit and historic district zoning proposals to committees September 28. The Council voted 11 to 1 to refer the proposed East Amherst Local Historic District bylaw to the Community Resources Committee, with Councilor Jennifer Taub disclosing a
Town Council · Meeting of September 28, 2026
Amherst Town Council referred accessory dwelling unit and historic district zoning proposals to committees September 28. The Council voted 11 to 1 to refer the proposed East Amherst Local Historic District bylaw to the Community Resources Committee, with Councilor Jennifer Taub disclosing a conflict of interest before voting yes because her husband sits on the Historic District Commission. Councilors cited concerns about homeowner financial burden and the district's non-contiguous boundaries.
The Council voted unanimously to refer proposed ADU zoning amendments addressing definitions and floor-area calculations to the Planning Board and Community Resources Committee, with public hearings expected October 22 and committee recommendations due by early December 2026.
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Source: the Town Council meeting of September 28, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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