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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DALTON PLANNING BOARD Dalton Senior Center 40 Field St. Ext. Dalton, MA 0126 May 20th, 2026 7:00 P.M. Notice is hereby given that the Dalton Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing in person on May 20th, 2026 at 7:00 pm, at the Dalton Senior Center, for all parties interested in the proposed amendment, "to see if the Dalton will amend the town bylaw 350-5 to add, A movable tiny house is a transportable structure built on a chassis designed for year-round living when served by an approved energy and water source and wastewater system. Has not less than 150 and no more than 400 square feet of habitable living space, excluding lofts, projections from bay windows, open decks, porches or exterior utility and storage compartments; is designed and built using conventional residential building materials to any single or two-family dwelling shall be authorized by special permit from the Special Permit Granting Authority provided it meets all of the following conditions for residential placement : (a) Requires site plan review; (b) Is licensed and registered with the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles; (c) Meets the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 119.5 or NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 119.2 safety requirements; (d) Is certified by a manufacturer or third-party inspector for ANSI and NFPA compliance and the International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q; (e) Cannot move under its own power; (f) The undercarriage (wheels, axles, tongue and hitch) shall be hidden from view; (g) is secured by ground anchors that meet weight and height requirements (h) must sit on a level gravel or paved surface." , in compliance with the citizens petition submitted to the Town of Dalton in January 2026. A board of 5 members will be presenting information and the bylaw text at this meeting. Following this, a period will be open for public input. This input will be taken into consideration when voting on the article. Dalton's Zoning Bylaws can be found at: https://ecode360.com/9537264 Accessory Dwelling Units can be found under Article IX, 350-39.1. Zack McCain III, Chairman Dalton Planning Board Ad# 101610 05/06/2026, 05/13/2026