City of Somerville, Massachusetts - File #: 26-1336

• File #: 26-1336
• Version: 1
• Type: Mayor's Request
• Status: Referred for Recommendation
• File created: 9/2/2026
• In control: Land Use Committee
• On agenda: 9/10/2026
• Title: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 3.1.3, 3.1.6, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.11, 3.1.12, 3.1.13, 3.1.16, 3.2.6 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to align with State Law regarding protected accessory dwelling units.
• Code sections: Ordinance Zoning -

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/15/2026	1	Land Use Committee
10/1/2026	1	Land Use Committee	Kept in committee
9/10/2026	1	City Council	Referred for recommendation

Agenda Summary

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Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 3.1.3, 3.1.6, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.11, 3.1.12, 3.1.13, 3.1.16, 3.2.6 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to align with State Law regarding protected accessory dwelling units.

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Official Text

To the Honorable City Council:

The Mayor respectfully submits for this Council’s consideration and ordainment an amendment to Sections 3.1.3, 3.1.6, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.11, 3.1.12, 3.1.13, 3.1.16, 3.2.6 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to align with State Law regarding protected accessory dwelling units.

Appropriate staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your consideration of this matter.

Respectfully,

Jake Wilson, Mayor