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

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

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C1 Reduce the overall complexity of the Zoning Bylaw Zoning Bylaw: Districts, DPCD, Town
through recodification. Allowable Uses, and Meeting
Dimensional Requirements
C2 Allow two-family development by right in nominally Zoning Bylaw: Districts, DPCD, Town
single-family districts where two-family dwellings were Allowable Uses, and Meeting
historically commonplace. Dimensional Requirements
C3 Allow three-family, townhouse, and multifamily housing Zoning Bylaw: Districts, DPCD, Town
options by right in districts nominally meant for them. Allowable Uses, and Meeting
Dimensional Requirements
C4 In districts intended for higher densities, only allow Zoning Bylaw: Districts, DPCD, Town
single-family developments by Special Permit, if at all. Allowable Uses, and Meeting
Dimensional Requirements
C5 Amend restrictive dimensional and parking Zoning Bylaw: Districts, DPCD, Town
requirements for multifamily uses that make Allowable Uses, and Meeting
development infeasible in districts where those uses are Dimensional Requirements
appropriate.
C6 Explore zoning amendments that would allow the Zoning Bylaw: Districts,
conversion of large existing single-family homes to two- Allowable Uses, and
and three-family homes. Dimensional Requirements
C7 Explore zoning amendments that would allow two- and Zoning Bylaw: Districts,
three-family homes in single-family districts where the Allowable Uses, and
total building size is similar to that of abutting single- Dimensional Requirements
family homes.
C8 Ensure zoning conforms with new state-level Zoning Bylaw: Districts, DPCD, Town
requirements for MBTA communities. Allowable Uses, and Meeting
Dimensional Requirements
C9 Provide loans or grants to homeowners to develop Zoning Bylaw: Districts, DPCD, Town
accessory dwelling units in exchange