55-plus housing zoning bylaw amendment | southborough.infohttps://southborough.info/issues/55-plus-housing-bylaw/2026-10-15T23:35:55-04:00Affordable Housing Trust, Wed, Sep 23: 55-plus housing bylaw updatehttps://southborough.info/topics/S_GDFNCBXyc/22026-09-23T12:00:00ZA trustee provided an update on drafting revisions to the 55-plus housing bylaw following consultations with planning staff and Zoning Board of Appeals support. The trust is working toward a draft that can be reviewed by town counsel and submitted to Annual Town Meeting. Outcome: Drafting ongoing; revised version to be presented at the October meeting.Affordable Housing Trust, Wed, Aug 26: 55-plus housing bylaw revisionshttps://southborough.info/topics/GXZGc-hyvPg/32026-08-26T12:00:00ZThe board discussed proposed amendments to the town's 55-plus housing bylaw ahead of the spring 2025 Town Meeting following consultations with the Zoning Board of Appeals and the town planner. The revision intends to remove the existing townwide cap on senior housing units while establishing a minimum 12.5 percent affordability mandate. Members also considered adding a minimum lot size requirement, such as two acres, to moderate density and address neighborhood impacts under special permits. Outcome: Working group members will consult Town Counsel and present a revised draft bylaw at the next meeting.Affordable Housing Trust, Mon, Jul 20: 55-plus housing bylaw updatehttps://southborough.info/topics/JG8iMC7OonI/22026-07-20T12:00:00ZMembers reviewed progress on updating the zoning bylaw for 55-plus housing, specifically efforts to remove the existing cap on such developments. Due to timing and the complexity of definitions around affordability and unit inclusion, the Trust plans to collaborate with the Planning Board and town counsel to bring the proposal to Annual Town Meeting in the spring rather than the fall special meeting. Outcome: Discussion held; board members will consult with town counsel and the Planning Board.Affordable Housing Trust, Mon, Jul 20: 55-plus housing bylaw revisionhttps://southborough.info/topics/Jnrh6WK4BQY/12026-07-20T12:00:00ZMembers discussed proposed revisions to the town bylaw governing age-restricted housing for residents aged 55 and older. The Trust seeks to remove the existing cap on units and clarify affordability guidelines in collaboration with the Planning Board and town counsel. Due to summer scheduling and the need to resolve definitions, the board noted the proposal will likely head to spring Town Meeting rather than fall Special Town Meeting. Outcome: Discussion held; revisions will be prepared for future consideration, likely at spring Town Meeting.