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

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

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o Amend restrictive dimensional and parking requirements for multifamily uses that make
development infeasible in districts where those uses are appropriate.

o Explore zoning amendments that would allow the conversion of large existing single-family homes
to two- and three-family homes.

o Explore zoning amendments that would allow two- and three-family homes in single-family
districts where the total building size is similar to that of abutting single-family homes.

o Ensure zoning conforms with new state-level requirements for MBTA communities.

• Provide loans or grants to homeowners to develop accessory dwelling units in exchange for affordability
restrictions.

• Consider distinct density and dimensional regulations for development that is 100% affordable housing.

• Provide opportunities for housing developments that would trigger the Town’s inclusionary zoning
requirement.

• Amend Arlington’s local preference policy to be more welcoming to nonresidents.

• Raise the threshold for EDR review, particularly on major corridors, replacing that review with
performance standards for new developments.

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• Limit subjective criteria in discretionary reviews, eliminate review standards that perpetuate segregation,
and define clear performance and design standards that projects will be reviewed against.

• Consider approvals by right for developments that are 100% affordable housing.

• Draft guidelines for addressing accessibility concerns on historic properties.

• Institute clear conservation performance standards for properties in conservation areas zoned for
multifamily uses. These standards, if followed, should ensure approval from the Conservation Commission.