Planning Board discusses zoning definitions, holds ADU hearing
The Planning Board held informal discussion on zoning bylaw definitions and opened a public hearing on accessory dwelling unit amendments without voting on substantive matters.
Planning Board · Meeting of July 13, 2026
CHILMARK — The Planning Board held informal discussion on zoning bylaw definitions and opened a public hearing on accessory dwelling unit amendments without voting on substantive matters. Building Inspector Reade Milne recommended removing the Gross Floor Area definition and simplifying the bylaw by separating building-code matters from zoning regulation, suggesting the Board focus on building footprint and height rather than multiple interconnected definitions tied to the 2013 "Big House Bylaw." Board members and public commenters discussed whether the bylaw's primary intent was visual impact, environmental protection from excavation, or limiting climate effects, with Sergio Modigliani recommending that any adopted changes not be applied retroactively and that a subcommittee address the work. The Board continued the Protected Use ADU hearing to August 10, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. and agreed to forward an interim report from the Working Group on Town Paths to the Select Board.
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Source: the Planning Board meeting of July 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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