Proposed 40R Smart Growth Zoning Overlay Initial Public Hearing 2/14 7PM
Initiative to support creation of new housing units in Turners Falls

MONTAGUE SELECTBOARD
NOTICE OF INITIAL PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED 40R SMART GROWTH OVERLAY DISTRICT
Monday, February 14, 2022 7:00 PM via ZOOM
The Montague Selectboard will hold an initial public hearing to consider a petition by the Planning Board to amend the Zoning Bylaws to adopt a Smart Growth Overlay District pursuant to MGL Ch40R. The district is intended to incentivize the creation of new housing units in Turners Falls by permitting dense development wherein at least 20% of units are affordable. The district includes two subdistricts: A) Griswold Mill, comprising parcels 03-027 and 03-089 and B) First Street comprising parcels 04-0031 and 04-024. Remote meeting login instruction as well as the map and text of the proposed zoning amendment are available here.
Ron Sicard, Planning Board Chairman
Join Zoom Meeting
Login Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84550479571
Meeting ID: 845 5047 9571
Passcode: 188008
Dial In: 646 558 8656
Attached Files:
- Montague 40R Overlay Map.pdf
- Montague 40R Zoning Guidelines Draft Bylaw.pdf
- Montague Smart Growth Overlay Districts Overview Feb 22.pdf
Posted: to Planning Board on Wed, Jan 26, 2022
Updated: Mon, Jan 30, 2023