Planning Board approves revised accessory dwelling unit regulations
Planning Board unanimously approves final ADU zoning revisions for August public hearing. Chair Denise Mason and the board voted 7-0 to accept the changes to accessory dwelling unit regulations and other zoning bylaws, reviewed by Town Counsel Lisa Mead. The revisions address parking requirements,
Planning Board · Meeting of July 13, 2026
DEERFIELD — Planning Board unanimously approves final ADU zoning revisions for August public hearing. Chair Denise Mason and the board voted 7-0 to accept the changes to accessory dwelling unit regulations and other zoning bylaws, reviewed by Town Counsel Lisa Mead. The revisions address parking requirements, non-conforming lot placement, and short-term rental regulations, and will move to the Selectboard for consideration before a public hearing on August 3 and special town meeting on or after October 13.
The board also unanimously approved a one-year Site Plan Review extension for the Franklin County Regional Dog Shelter at 0 Greenfield Road.
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Source: the Planning Board meeting of July 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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