Newton rezones BU2 parcels to MR2
City of NewtonMassachusetts- Detected
- Nov 23, 2026
- Sector
- Legal & Compliance
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From the meeting
At its November 23, 2026 public hearing, the Zoning & Planning Committee requested discussion of ordinance amendments to align dimensional controls for residential developments in the Business Use district. The proposal would rezone multiple parcels on Quirk Ct, Murphy Ct, Jones St, Adams Ter, Middle St, Clinton St, Lincoln Rd, Cottage Ct, Adams Ct, and Adams St from BU2 to MR2, with other parcels changing to MR1, MR2, SR2, or SR3. It also proposed criteria for special permits for ground floor residential use in a Business Use district.
The item was scheduled for hearing; no final action was recorded in this notice.
- Meeting date
- November 23, 2026
- Agency
- City of Newton
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