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Woburn City Council Revives Zoning Committee Due to State Housing Mandates

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The City Council in Woburn has revived the defunct Zoning Ordinance Review Committee (ZORC) after a near decade-long hiatus. The committee is tasked with reviewing potential zoning map changes and ordinance amendments due to new state mandates. These mandates include a review of the city’s residential zoning language concerning the implementation of duplexes as a by-right use in all housing districts across Massachusetts.

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The state mandates require local governments to adjust their codes to accommodate increased housing density. The review process is driven by state laws that allow single-family homeowners to build up to two additional dwellings on their lots when combined with existing Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) laws.

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Who's involved

  • city councilThe legislative body responsible for the revival of the Zoning Ordinance Review Committee (ZORC).
  • MassachusettsThe state whose laws are driving the required zoning changes and mandates.
  • HouseThe Planning Board whose chair must appoint a representative to the revived ZORC.
  • Maura HealeyThe current Governor of Massachusetts, involved in the implementation of statewide housing mandates.
  • senateThe upper legislative body that must review and integrate new housing laws.

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