Community Information Sessions on new Section 3A Zoning Law starting this week!

Dear residents and community members, 

This coming Thursday, we will be kicking off our first of several Information Sessions on Section 3A of the State's Zoning Act beginning at 9:30 am in the Banda Room at the Wilmington Memorial Library. 

We invite those interested to stop in and speak with our staff to learn more. 

Can't make it? Don't worry, we will be hosting other sessions including: 

July 27th in the Banda Room of the Wilmington Memorial Library 9:30-11am.

August 1st in the Town Hall Auditorium at 6:30pm-7:30pm prior to the Planning Board meeting.

August 3rd at the Senior Center at 1:00pm-2:30pm.

What is Section 3A of the Zoning Act?

Section 3A of the Zoning Act, enacted by the legislature in 2021, requires that an MBTA community shall have at least one zoning district of reasonable size in which multi-family housing is permitted as of right. The district must be without age restrictions, suitable for families with children, at a minimum gross density of 15 units per acre, and within 1/2 mile of transit. Wilmington is required to create an as-of-right multi-family housing zoning district of at least 50 acres in size that has a capacity for at least 1,248 units. Half of the zoning district must be within 1/2 mile of a commuter rail station. The zoning district must be approved by Town Meeting by December 31, 2024.

Additional Information including links to State resources on this subject can be found on the Town's website by visiting: https://www.wilmingtonma.gov/planning-conservation/pages/section-3a-mbta...