Town of Arlington, Fair Housing Action Plan (July 2021)

Citation: Town of Arlington, Fair Housing Action Plan (July 2021)
Jurisdiction: Arlington (municipal)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://www.arlingtonma.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/57214/637641171662530000 ↗

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Review Process
As discussed previously, the only residential development allowed by right in Arlington is single-family and two-
family housing. All other housing types require a Special Permit, which is granted by either the Zoning Board of
Appeals (ZBA) or the Arlington Redevelopment Board (ARB), depending on the location of the project.
Certain types of residential development, including developments of six or more units, mixed-use development,
and projects located on important thoroughfares, are subject to Environmental Design Review (EDR), an enhanced
form of site plan review conducted by the ARB. The Bylaw considers these projects to have a “substantial impact
on the character of the town and on traffic, utilities, and property values.” The Town’s Department of Planning
and Community Development assesses Special Permit applications and makes recommendations to the ARB, which
ultimately rules on a project’s compliance with EDR Standards laid out in the Bylaw. An unfavorable EDR decision
can result in the denial of a Special Permit. The EDR Standards include provisions for landscape preservation,

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