Proposed Zoning Amendments 2023

The Residential Zoning Task Force was established by Eastham’s Select Board and charged with examining zoning issues related to homes and housing including but not limited to non-resident property ownership, possible limits to conversion of housing for commercial purposes and merger of lots for large homes, protection of historic homes and alternative housing such as tiny homes. 

Pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, c.40A §5, the Eastham Planning Board held a Public Hearing on Wednesday March 15, 2023 at 3:00 PM. at the Eastham Town Hall Earle Mountain to take public comments on proposed amendments to the Eastham Zoning Bylaw. The proposed amendments were endorsed by a majority of the Planning Board. The proposed amendments will be voted on at the May 6, 2023 Annual Town Meeting. 

Question regarding the proposed amendments may be directed to Community Development Director, Paul Lagg, at plagg@eastham-ma.gov 508-240-5900 X3228.

Zoning Task Force Phase 2 Report - Zoning Recommendations

  1. Zoning Task Force Phase 2 Report Revised April 5, 2023
  2. Q&A Zoning Proposals Annual Town Meeting 2023

Proposed Zoning Amendments Annual Town Meeting 2023           FINAL WARRANT VERSION

  1. 7A Warrant Article Definitions_3_8_23
  2. 7B Warrant Article Section 6.11 Clear Cutting Bylaw
  3. 7C Warrant Article Section 7.2 Setbacks
  4. 7D Warrant Article Section 7.4 Residential Lot Intensity
  5. 7E Warrant Article Section 7.7.4_Inclusionary Zoning
  6. 7F Warrant Article Section_10_1_4 and 10_1_6
  7. 7G Warrant Article Section_10.3.2 Site Plan Review Standards