Article 48: Planning Board Proposed Amendment #4 (Accessory Dwelling Units)
Warrant Article Language
Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 4 to the existing Town Zoning Ordinance as proposed by the Planning Board? Amend Article III, General Zoning Provisions, Section 3.5 Accessory Dwelling Units, to allow a detached unit by right and allow existing structures to be converted into Accessory Dwelling Units, with limitations, as detailed in the full-text copy of the 2026 Amendments to the Amherst Zoning Ordinance as proposed by the Amherst Planning Board.
(No tax impact) (Majority vote required)
Recommended by the Planning Board 4-2-0
Explanation:
This proposal would allow one detached Accessory Dwelling Unit by right and update the definition of an ADU to match RSA 674:71, I, as amended by House Bill 577.
Proposed Ordinance Details
VOICE OF THE VOTER
This section provides voters and residents an opportunity to voice their opinions on the warrant articles. If you have an opinion you want to share please use the form below.