Massachusetts H1484 allows cities and towns to require owner occupancy for accessory dwelling units and permits special permits for multiple units or.

Massachusetts H1484 modifies regulations on accessory dwelling units, allowing cities and towns to require owner occupancy for either the accessory or principal dwelling unit. It limits parking requirements to one additional space for an accessory dwelling unit and exempts units within 0.5 miles of public transit from parking requirements. The bill also mandates special permits for more than one accessory dwelling unit or for rentals in single-family residential zones. The executive office of housing and livable communities can issue guidelines to administer these provisions.

Massachusetts H1484 allows cities and towns to require owner occupancy for accessory dwelling units and permits special permits for multiple units or.

Massachusetts H1484 modifies regulations on accessory dwelling units, allowing cities and towns to require owner occupancy for either the accessory or principal dwelling unit. It limits parking requirements to one additional space for an accessory dwelling unit and exempts units within 0.5 miles of public transit from parking requirements. The bill also mandates special permits for more than one accessory dwelling unit or for rentals in single-family residential zones. The executive office of housing and livable communities can issue guidelines to administer these provisions.