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Public Hearing Notice New Marlborough Planning Board Proposed Protective (Zoning) Bylaw concerning Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) In accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 40A, Section 5, the New Marlborough Planning Board will hold a public hearing at New Marlborough Town Hall located at 807 Mill River Southfield Road, Mill River, MA at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, to review proposed changes to the existing ADU bylaw. The purpose of the proposed changes is to make New Marlborough's ADU bylaw consistent with new and more liberal Commonwealth mandated ADU regulations promulgated by passage in 2024 of the Affordable Home Act (the "Act"). The Act makes ADUs a use by right, subject to reasonable municipal limitations. It is intended to encourage the production of ADUs throughout the Commonwealth with the goal of increasing the production of housing to address statewide, local and individual housing needs for households of all income levels and at all stages of life. The Act seeks to balance municipal interests in regulating the use and construction of ADUs while empowering property owners to add much needed housing stock to address the Commonwealth's housing needs. The proposed bylaw changes include (i) definition of an ADU, (ii) purpose of the bylaw, (iii) establishes ADUs as an as of right use in rural residential and village center zoning districts, and (iv) specifies general requirements regarding configuration and dimensions. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this subject should appear at the time and place designated. The full text of the proposed Protective (Zoning) Bylaw concerning ADUs may be reviewed at the Town Clerk's office, 807 Mill River Southfield Road, Mill River, MA during normal business hours, or on the town's website. Robert W. Hartt Chairperson, New Marlborough Planning Board April 3, 2025 April 10, 2025 Ad# 92764 04/10/2025