SECTION 1. The first sentence of the fifth paragraph of section 3 of chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in section 8 of chapter 150 of the acts of 2024, is hereby amended by striking out the word “No” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- In a municipality in which low or moderate income housing, as defined in section 20 of chapter 40B, does not exceed 10 per cent of the housing units reported in the last federal decennial census of the city or town, no.
SECTION 2. Said fifth paragraph of said section 3 of said chapter 40A, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out the second sentence and inserting in place thereof the following 2 sentences:- A municipality may decide whether the use of land or structures for an accessory dwelling unit under this paragraph shall require owner occupancy of either the accessory dwelling unit or the principal dwelling. A municipality may decide how many additional parking spaces, if any, shall be required for an accessory dwelling unit.
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.