Somerville

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• Oct 29, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Committee meeting

  • File #26-1517: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of October 1, 2026.
  • File #26-1577: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of October 15, 2026.
  • File #26-1336: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 3.1.3, 3.1.6, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.11, 3.1.12, 3.1.13, 3.1.16, 3.2.6 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to align with State Law regarding protected accessory dwelling units.
  • File #26-1373: That Section 3.1.7.c of the Zoning Ordinances be amended as detailed within.

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• Oct 15, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Committee meeting

  • File #26-1383: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of September 3, 2026.
  • File #26-1259: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.4.4, 3.1.7, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.10, 3.1.11, 3.2.7, 3.2.8, 3.2.9, 3.2.10, 3.2.11, 4.1.7, 4.2.7, 4.3.7, 4.4.7 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinances to remove ground story elevation requirements.
  • File #26-1373: That Section 3.1.7.c of the Zoning Ordinances be amended as detailed within.
  • File #26-1336: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 3.1.3, 3.1.6, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.11, 3.1.12, 3.1.13, 3.1.16, 3.2.6 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to align with State Law regarding protected accessory dwelling units.
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• Oct 1, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Committee meeting

  • File #26-1258: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 3.2.17, 4.1.15, 4.2.15, 4.3.15, 4.4.15, 5.1.16, 6.1.13, 6.2.14, 6.3.13, 6.4.16, 6.5.13 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to correct parking maximums.
  • File #26-1259: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.4.4, 3.1.7, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.10, 3.1.11, 3.2.7, 3.2.8, 3.2.9, 3.2.10, 3.2.11, 4.1.7, 4.2.7, 4.3.7, 4.4.7 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinances to remove ground story elevation requirements.
  • File #26-1336: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 3.1.3, 3.1.6, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.11, 3.1.12, 3.1.13, 3.1.16, 3.2.6 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to align with State Law regarding protected accessory dwelling units.
  • File #26-1337: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.4.5, 3.1.17, 3.2.16, 4.1.8, 4.1.9, 4.1.14, 4.2.8, 4.2.9, 4.2.14, 4.3.8, 4.3.9, 4.3.14, 4.4.8, 4.4.9, 4.4.15, 5.1.7, 5.1.8, 5.1.9, 5.1.16, 6.1.12, 6.2.7, 6.2.8, 6.2.14, 6.3.12, 6.4.9, 6.4.15, 6.5.7, 7.2.8 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to clarify requirements for principal entrances.
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• Sep 17, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Committee meeting

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• Sep 3, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Committee meeting

  • File #26-0942: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of May 21, 2026.
  • File #26-1147: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of June 18, 2026.
  • File #26-0746: Requesting approval of the Urban Center Housing Tax Increment Financing (UCH-TIF) Zone, Plan, and Form of Agreement for Assembly Square and East Somerville.
  • File #26-0835: Proposing an amendment to Section 2.1.1 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding Homeless Shelters.

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• Jun 18, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Committee meeting

  • File #26-0746: Requesting approval of the Urban Center Housing Tax Increment Financing (UCH-TIF) Zone, Plan, and Form of Agreement for Assembly Square and East Somerville.
  • File #26-0257: Union 2 Associates, LLC requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 2 and 9 Union Square, 286, 290, and 298 Somerville Avenue from Commercial Core 5 (CC5) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6).
  • File #26-0835: Proposing an amendment to Section 2.1.1 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding Homeless Shelters.

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• May 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Committee meeting

  • File #26-0860: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of May 7, 2026.
  • File #26-0330: 29 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 3.1.12 Backyard Cottage.
  • File #26-0329: 14 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.1.12 Backyard Cottage.
  • File #26-0328: 14 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 12.2.2 regarding affordable dwelling units.
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• May 7, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Committee meeting

  • File #26-0502: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of March 19, 2026.
  • File #26-0723: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on April 16, 2026.
  • File #26-0649: Planning Board conveying recommendations for item #26-0204.
  • File #26-0204: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 8.1 of the Zoning Ordinance to provide for larger buildings, additional dimensional flexibility, and fewer use restrictions for affordable housing projects.
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