{"AmendmentNumber":"343","ParentBillNumber":"S3178","Bill":null,"Sponsor":{"Id":"BET0","Name":"Bruce E. Tarr","Type":1,"Details":"https://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/194/LegislativeMembers/BET0","ResponseDate":"2026-07-23T14:05:04.79"},"Category":null,"Action":"Rejected","RollCall":[{"GeneralCourtNumber":194,"Branch":"Senate","RollCallNumber":214,"Details":"https://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/194/Branches/Senate/RollCalls/214"}],"Title":"Zoning ordinance ","Branch":"Senate","RedraftNumber":1,"IsFurther":false,"GeneralCourtNumber":194,"Text":"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:-\r\nIn 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, including, but not limited to, 310 CMR 15.000 et seq., if applicable, site plan review and regulations concerning dimensional setbacks and the bulk and height of structures; provided further, that regulations concerning the height of a duplex do not limit height to less than 3 stories; provided further, that municipalities may establish uniform design guidelines for projects built under this paragraph. A local regulation, ordinance, or by-law shall not be more restrictive of duplexes than of single-family dwellings, and shall not, individually or cumulatively, render the development of a duplex physically or financially infeasible. A local regulation that is more restrictive than state minimum requirements shall be presumed unreasonable unless it addresses a specific, articulable concern that cannot be addressed by less restrictive means. Said regulations may impose restrictions and prohibitions on the operation of short-term rentals, pursuant to section 14 of chapter 64G and other applicable laws. For the purposes of this paragraph, duplexes shall mean 2 dwelling units on the same parcel or lot in attached, detached, or semi-detached arrangements that are designed for residential occupancy. The executive office of housing and livable communities may issue guidelines or promulgate regulations to administer this paragraph.\"\r\n"}