EOHLC

If there is uncertainty about whether a zoning proposal affects an eligible location, a municipality may request an advisory opinion from EOHLC. Such a request must be made by the mayor, city council, board of aldermen, or planning board (when the zoning amendment is proposed in a city); or by the select board or planning board (when the zoning amendment is proposed in a town). A request may not be made by an individual member of the council or board. EOHLC will endeavor to provide a written advisory opinion within 30 days of receipt of a complete request.

ALL FIELDS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) BELOW ARE REQUIRED.

Municipality(Required)

Requestor (submitting on behalf of)(Required)

Mayor

City Council

Board of Aldermen

Town Council

Planning Board

Date of Council/Board meeting to request Advisory Opinion (not applicable for Mayor request)(Required)

Date of Planning Board Vote on the zoning amendment(Required)

Date of Legislative Action by which Advisory Opinion is needed(Required)

Contact Name(Required)

First Last

Contact Email(Required)

Contact Phone(Required)

City Solicitor/Town Counsel Name(Required)

First Last

City Solicitor/Town Counsel Email(Required)

City Solicitor/Town Counsel Phone(Required)

Eligible Location Category(Required)

Summary of Request(Required)

1. Upload of location map and other relevant materials(Required)

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Max. file size: 50 MB.

2. Existing land use(s) and improvements within the Subject Area (include aerial maps, photos, GIS map with parcel boundaries, acreage info, gross developable acreage)(Required)

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3. Existing zoning – provide zoning bylaw and map (or link to page)(Required)

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Max. file size: 50 MB.

4. Existing infrastructure serving the Subject Area (town water/sewer, septic, wells, DEP limitations, MWRA)(Required)

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Optional Upload for #4

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5. Planned infrastructure upgrades, if any, with schedule/timing(Required)

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Optional Upload for #5

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6. Existing public transportation routes serving the Subject Area, including maps and schedule(Required)

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Optional Upload for #6

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Max. file size: 50 MB.

7. Existing/proposed pedestrian access within and serving the Subject Area, including access to recreational land, parks, schools, libraries and other municipal services(Required)

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Optional Upload for #7

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8. Proximity of the Subject Area to any other areas of concentrated development(Required)

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9. Any vacant buildings or other structures or disturbed land areas, including parking lots, within the Subject Area that would be considered existing underutilized facilities(Required)

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Optional Upload for #9

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Max. file size: 50 MB.

10. Statement explaining why the area to be rezoned is/is not an eligible location*(Required)

Do you have other Supplemental/Key Information to share?(Required)

For example, key/relevant dates and other deadlines.

Other Supplemental/Key Information

Optional upload A for supplemental information

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Max. file size: 50 MB.

Optional upload B for supplemental information

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Max. file size: 50 MB.