Town Of Andover: MBTA Communities Zoning Conversation

Press release from Town of Andover:

February 23, 2023

In January 2021, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Legislature passed economic development legislation requiring all "MBTA Communities" to develop at least one zoning district within .5 miles of transit that legalizes multi-family housing permitted by right. This housing must be:

• Minimum gross density of 15 units per acre
• Located not more than .5 miles from a transit station*
• no age restriction and suitable for families with children

Andover is classified as an MBTA Commuter Rail Community due to the MBTA commuter rail stations located along the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line.

Join the Conversation: The Town of Andover will be hosting several community conversations to provide opportunities for residents to learn about the new law and weigh in on its implementation in Andover.

The first event will be held on Wednesday, March 1 at 6:30 PM at Memorial Hall Library.

For more information, visit: andoverma.gov/mbtacommunity

This press release was produced by the Town of Andover. The views expressed here are the author’s own.