Changes to Zoning Bylaws
Article 3: Use Regulations, Article 5: Accessory Uses, Article 11: Administration and Enforcement, and Article 12: Definitions
At the regular Town Council meeting Monday, December 5 at 5:30 p.m. the Town Council will hold a first reading on proposed changes to Zoning Bylaws regarding Food and Drink Establishments – Article 3: Use Regulations, Article 5: Accessory Uses, Article 11: Administration and Enforcement, and Article 12: Definitions
The December 5, 2022 meeting will be accessible via Zoom, telephone, and in person.
In person: Town Hall, Town Room
Zoom: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/88422739511
Telephone: call (646) 876-9923 or (312) 626-6799, and enter webinar ID when prompted: 884 2273 9511
The meeting will be broadcast live on Amherst Media channel 17 and live streamed online: https://amherstmedia.org/live-stream
A second reading and vote is scheduled for Monday December 19, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. That meeting will be accessible via Zoom, telephone, and in person
In person: Town Hall, Town Hall
Zoom: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/82355970328
Telephone: call (646) 876-9923 or (312) 626-6799, and enter webinar ID when prompted: 823 5597 0328
The meeting will be broadcast live on Amherst Media channel 17 and live streamed online: https://amherstmedia.org/live-stream
The text of the proposed Zoning Bylaw changes are available in the documents linked here:
Article 3: Use Regulations
Article 5: Accessory Uses
Article 11: Administration and Enforcement
Article 12: Definitions
The current Zoning Bylaws are available here: https://www.amherstma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/62518/Entire-Zoning-Bylaw---June-27-2022
Comments regarding the proposed amendments may be submitted to the Town Council via the online comment form www.AmherstMA.gov/CouncilComments, residents are also welcome to speak during the public comment period at the Town Council meetings.
Meeting agendas, materials, and details, are posted on the Town's Boards/Committees calendar: www.AmherstMA.gov/Calendar and on the Town Council webpage at www.AmherstMA.gov/TownCouncil
This notice is posted in compliance with Charter Section 2.10(a), and Town Council Rules of Procedure 8.3(a) and 8.3(b).
If you have questions, please contact the Clerk of the Council Athena O’Keeffe, at okeeffea@amherstma.gov or call (413) 259-3209.
The references cited above are from the Amherst Home Rule Charter, and Amherst Town Council Rules of Procedure.
