Article 50: Planning Board Proposed Amendment #6 (Accessory Dwelling Unit Setbacks in Northern Transitional Zone)
Warrant Article Language
Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 6 to the existing Town Zoning Ordinance as proposed by the Planning Board? Amend Article IV, Zoning Regulations, Section 4.4 Northern Transitional Zone, Paragraph D Yard Requirements, to update setbacks for Accessory Dwelling Units to match that of the primary structure, 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 5-0-1
Explanation:
This proposal amends the setback requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units in the Northern Transitional Zone so they match the setbacks for the primary residence, in accordance with RSA 674:72, Ι.
Proposed Ordinance Details
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