Planning Board Public Hearing Notice

CHILMARK PLANNING BOARD

Monday, July 13, 2026, 5:15PM

Chilmark Town Hall

401 Middle Road

Chilmark, MA 02535

In accordance with Section 5 of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Chilmark Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 13, 2026, 5:15PM at the Chilmark Town Hall, at 401 Middle Road, Chilmark, MA 02535 to review proposed amendments to the Chilmark Zoning Bylaws as follows:

To amend the Chilmark Zoning Bylaws Article 4.1, K. 5. Protected Use Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) to allow a Floor Area of 1080 SF on lots of 1-1/2 acre or larger.

The proposal would amend 5. to be the following: 5) A Protected Use ADU shall not be larger in Floor Area than 900 square feet on lots smaller than 1-1/2 acres, and shall not be larger in Floor Area than 1080 square feet, on lots of 1-1/2 acres or more, not including a screen porch of 200 square feet or less for all lot sizes.

Copies of the full text of proposed amendments are available from the Planning Board office at the Chilmark Town Hall, 401 Middle Road, and by electronic mail. Interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and/or send comment. Please address any comment or a request for copies of proposed amendments to:

Chilmark Planning Board

Chilmark Town Hall

P.O. Box 119
Chilmark, MA  02535

Phone: 508-645-2107

Fax: 508-645-2110

Email: jchristy@chilmarkma.gov