Advocacy in Action: Government Affairs Committee meeting

Join HBRAMA's in-person event on October 14th at Ferguson Showroom in Burlington to learn about the advocacy work of our Government Affairs Committee on the Economic Development Bill.

📅 Wednesday, October 14th at 5:30 PM

📍Ferguson Showroom, 85 Terrace Hall Ave, Burlington, MA

Discussion items will include:

Wins

• Sales Tax Exemption on Multifamily Building Materials (via Supplemental Budget)
• Flexible Variance Standards (via Final Budget)
• Expanded Scope for Pre-Existing Non-Conforming Structures (via Final Budget)
• Expanded Statutory Zoning Freeze Period for Approved Projects (via Final Budget)
• Rent Control Decision (via SJC)

Open Issues (to be potentially addressed via amendments to the Economic Development Bill)

• Duplexes As-of-Right
• Yes in God’s Backyard
• Site Plan Review Standardization
• 40Y and 40R Zoning District Incentive Payment Increase
• Permit Extension Act
• Adaptive Reuse Zoning Changes
• Training Requirements for Local Land Use Boards