Planning Board schedules public hearing on accessory dwelling unit zoning amendment.
The Planning Board voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on July 27, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. on a proposal to raise the floor area limit for accessory dwelling units on lots of 1.5 acres or larger to 1,080 square feet, up from 900 square feet.
Planning Board · Meeting of June 8, 2026
CHILMARK — The Planning Board voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on July 27, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. on a proposal to raise the floor area limit for accessory dwelling units on lots of 1.5 acres or larger to 1,080 square feet, up from 900 square feet. The Board also discussed a separate Article 2 zoning amendment addressing definitions for Floor, Grade, and Slope; Sergio Modigliani warned that revised total living area standards could affect hundreds of properties and their tax assessments. Board members stressed the importance of explaining the bylaw's history and purpose to the public.
Peter Cook was reappointed to the Site Review Committee, SPDAC, and the Martha's Vineyard Land Bank Advisory Committee, and Allison Cameron Parry was reappointed to the Housing Committee.
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Source: the Planning Board meeting of June 8, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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