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Question on adoption of the amendment 343

S3178  ·  Senate roll call No. 214  ·  2026-07-23 20:51  ·  194th General Court (2025 to 2026)
5 yeas, 34 nays, 0 absent  ·  the Clerk's sheet (PDF)

Amendment 343, moved by Bruce E. Tarr  ·  Rejected

Zoning ordinance

Mr. Tarr moves that the proposed new text be amended by striking section 43 in its entirety and inserting in place thereof the following:-"SECTION 43. Section 3 of chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting the following paragraph:- In any city or town that accepts this paragraph, no zoning ordinance or by-law shall prohibit, unreasonably restrict or require a special permit or other discretionary zoning approval for the use of land or structures for a single duplex on lots zoned for residential use, or the rental thereof; provided, that the use of land or structures for duplexes may be subject to reasonable regulations, includ…

yea · 5

nay · 34

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