H 3895 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to allowing redivision of merger lots in municipalities adopting NetZero code

This bill allows municipalities in Massachusetts that have adopted a specific NetZero energy code to split merged lots back into separate parcels for zoning purposes. It specifically targets adjacent lots owned by the same person in towns that have opted into the state's specialized stretch energy code. The law clarifies that these combined lots do not need to be treated as a single unit to meet local zoning requirements for lot area. By enabling this redivision, the bill aims to provide flexibility for property owners in communities pursuing stricter energy efficiency standards.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2023
Senate Passage
Jun 2023
Governor
Introduced Jun 8, 2023 Last action May 16, 2024
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jun 12, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Jun 8, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Chris Flanagan
DDemocratic
MA
1st Barnstable