Planning Board advances six zoning articles for town meeting vote.
Planning Board unanimously backs six zoning amendments for spring town meeting. Chair Almeida and all six board members voted 6-0 to move Articles 32 through 38 as printed, including provisions on exterior lighting, MBTA Communities multi-family overlay, mixed-use zoning, wireless communications,
Planning Board · Meeting of March 16, 2026
CONCORD — Planning Board unanimously backs six zoning amendments for spring town meeting. Chair Almeida and all six board members voted 6-0 to move Articles 32 through 38 as printed, including provisions on exterior lighting, MBTA Communities multi-family overlay, mixed-use zoning, wireless communications, joint parking, Limited Business #1 height, and the Building Inspector to Building Commissioner title change. The board approved supplemental materials including FAQs and presentation slides for Articles 35 and 36 to address public concerns.
The board also voted 6-0 to release three units at Concord Culinary Cottages from a restrictive covenant, with Town Planner Elizabeth Hughes authorized to sign the release.
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Source: the Planning Board meeting of March 16, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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