Proposed By-Law Amendments

Article A - “Height, Building” Definition Reference Correction (Submitted by Planning Board) 

The intent of this article is to correct a section reference to the height exceptions under Section IV-C in the definition of “Height, Building” under Section VI. 

The Planning Board voted unanimously on January 5, 2026 to recommend adoption of this article.   

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Article B - Brew Pub, Brewery, Winery, or Distillery Use Update

The intent of this article is to expand the locations where the Brew Pub, Brewery, Winery, and Distillery use is allowed under Section III-A, Schedule of Uses, by Special Permit A2 to include the Office Park, Waterfront Business, Industrial, and Limited Industrial Park districts. 

The Planning Board voted unanimously on February 2, 2026 to withdraw this article from consideration at Annual Town Meeting 2026.   

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Article C - Site Plan Review Updates

This article would amend procedures under Section I-I by (i) eliminating Site Plan Review in association with a Special Permit A2 or Special Permit A3 unless the project separately meets land disturbance thresholds; (ii) requiring Minor Site Plan Review for projects that disturb 75% of total lot area regardless of total land area disturbed; (iii) requiring submission of a recorded decision for any project subject to Site Plan Review and not just those subject to a building permit; and (iv) enabling the Planning Board to establish an administrative review process for certain Minor Site Plans or minor modifications of approved site plans. This article also makes formatting changes related to the above and deletes an incorrect reference under subsection k. of the Submittal Requirements. 

The Planning Board voted unanimously on February 2, 2026 to recommend adoption of this article.   

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Article D - North Fire Station Zoning District

The Select Board initiated this zoning article to rezone the property located at 230 North Street (Assessors Map 60, Lot 119) from the “Official and Open Space” district to the “Business A” district.

The Planning Board voted unanimously on February 2, 2026 to recommend adoption of this article.   

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• Full text of proposed amendment