Legislation Details

File #: 26-1527    Version: 1
Type: Mayor's Request Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/14/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/22/2026 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.1.1, 2.4.3, 2.4.4, 4.1.14, 4.2.14, 4.3.14, 4.4.14, 5.1.15, and 6.2.13 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow greater adoption of sustainable development elements.
Code sections: Ordinance Zoning -
Attachments: 1. Sustainability 10.14.26
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Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.1.1, 2.4.3, 2.4.4, 4.1.14, 4.2.14, 4.3.14, 4.4.14, 5.1.15, and 6.2.13 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow greater adoption of sustainable development elements.

 

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To the Honorable City Council:

 

The Mayor respectfully submits for this Council’s consideration and ordainment an amendment to Sections 2.1.1, 2.4.3, 2.4.4, 4.1.14, 4.2.14, 4.3.14, 4.4.14, 5.1.15, and 6.2.13 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to allow for greater adoption of sustainable development elements. This amendment would permit more flexibility for energy saving mechanical equipment and reduce barriers to insulating existing structures.

 

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

 

Respectfully,

Jake Wilson, Mayor