The Town Meeting voted to pass the ADU bylaw and finally dragged our restrictive zoning into the modern age. Those obstructionists on the Planning Board tried to bury this for years but our pressure forced their hand. Stay alert because we need to make sure they actually implement these rules …
April 19, 2022
Final supporters
RE: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Zoning Article
Dear Planning Board and Warrant Committee members:
We write in support of the Accessory Dwelling Unit bylaw, as proposed by the Planning Board on January 5, 2022, to be sent to a vote at the next town meeting. As stated in the article, the zoning would:
“(1) increase the range of housing choices; (2) encourage a more energy efficient and economical use of the current housing stock; (3) develop housing units on single-family residential properties that are appropriate for households at a variety of stages in life; (4) encourage greater diversity of population with particular attention to young adults and senior citizens; and (5) help the Town meet its housing needs without detracting from its historic character and existing patterns of development.”
As the average number of people per household has decreased over time, homeowners, especially those on a fixed income, are often forced to sell a house that is too big for their needs. This further worsens the scarcity of affordable housing options. The special permit process, in the case of ADUs, is expensive and overly burdensome for Milton residents. The proposed bylaw change would make the application more accessible and equitable.
Accessory dwelling units are not only in line with Milton’s Housing Production Plan but would blend into existing neighborhoods while allowing for a gradual and incremental expansion of housing opportunities. In addition, many municipalities around the Commonwealth have already adopted ADU’s, often with less restrictions than what has been proposed by Milton’s Planning Board.
We ask the members of the Planning Board and Warrant Committee to send this article to Town Meeting without further change.
Updates
February 7, 2022
The Planning Board is still dragging their feet while our neighbors are being priced out of their own homes. I am done waiting for them to act on common sense housing solutions so we are turning up the pressure before the next meeting.
Reached 100 supporters
February 7, 2022
23 Comments
I believe that approving ADU’s is a sensible part of an overarching strategy to increase the affordable housing supply.
Housing is very expensive in Milton and all around the area. We need to work to make more options for affordable housing, and to make affordable for those living in their homes whose circumstances may have changed.
From time to time a proposed article for a bylaw change is of such importance to the future of the Town that it deserves positive support and referral to the Town Meeting for open discussion. This is one of those times.
This is a reasonable proposal and should be voted on. Milton’s need for diversity in housing options is crystal clear. Please send this on for a vote and let the community speak.
Many Milton residents have spoken on the need for this article so they may continue to live in our community with flexible housing options. Equitable and fair housing is needed in Milton.
I fully support this and all other efforts our elected officials make to diversify the housing stock and enable seniors to stay in town and younger people to come in.
Good idea!
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The Town Meeting voted to pass the ADU bylaw and finally dragged our restrictive zoning into the modern age. Those obstructionists on the Planning Board tried to bury this for years but our pressure forced their hand. Stay alert because we need to make sure they actually implement these rules …
April 19, 2022
Final supporters
RE: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Zoning Article
Dear Planning Board and Warrant Committee members:
We write in support of the Accessory Dwelling Unit bylaw, as proposed by the Planning Board on January 5, 2022, to be sent to a vote at the next town meeting. As stated in the article, the zoning would:
“(1) increase the range of housing choices; (2) encourage a more energy efficient and economical use of the current housing stock; (3) develop housing units on single-family residential properties that are appropriate for households at a variety of stages in life; (4) encourage greater diversity of population with particular attention to young adults and senior citizens; and (5) help the Town meet its housing needs without detracting from its historic character and existing patterns of development.”
As the average number of people per household has decreased over time, homeowners, especially those on a fixed income, are often forced to sell a house that is too big for their needs. This further worsens the scarcity of affordable housing options. The special permit process, in the case of ADUs, is expensive and overly burdensome for Milton residents. The proposed bylaw change would make the application more accessible and equitable.
Accessory dwelling units are not only in line with Milton’s Housing Production Plan but would blend into existing neighborhoods while allowing for a gradual and incremental expansion of housing opportunities. In addition, many municipalities around the Commonwealth have already adopted ADU’s, often with less restrictions than what has been proposed by Milton’s Planning Board.
We ask the members of the Planning Board and Warrant Committee to send this article to Town Meeting without further change.
Updates
February 7, 2022
The Planning Board is still dragging their feet while our neighbors are being priced out of their own homes. I am done waiting for them to act on common sense housing solutions so we are turning up the pressure before the next meeting.
Reached 100 supporters
February 7, 2022
23 Comments
Milton is a very high cost town, especially for Seniors and young people starting out. This will increase housing stock with virtually no impact on the Town beyond encouraging families who love Milton to remain here.
I believe that approving ADU’s is a sensible part of an overarching strategy to increase the affordable housing supply.
Housing is very expensive in Milton and all around the area. We need to work to make more options for affordable housing, and to make affordable for those living in their homes whose circumstances may have changed.
From time to time a proposed article for a bylaw change is of such importance to the future of the Town that it deserves positive support and referral to the Town Meeting for open discussion. This is one of those times.
This is a reasonable proposal and should be voted on. Milton’s need for diversity in housing options is crystal clear. Please send this on for a vote and let the community speak.
Many Milton residents have spoken on the need for this article so they may continue to live in our community with flexible housing options. Equitable and fair housing is needed in Milton.
I fully support this and all other efforts our elected officials make to diversify the housing stock and enable seniors to stay in town and younger people to come in.
Good idea!
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Milton is a very high cost town, especially for Seniors and young people starting out. This will increase housing stock with virtually no impact on the Town beyond encouraging families who love Milton to remain here.