Zoning Board of Appeals: Feb 26, 2026

The Town of Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on February 26, 2026, primarily addressing two special permit cases. The first involved a request to extinguish an existing special permit for a supplemental unit at 74 North Whitney Street, effectively returning the property to single-family use in compliance with state ADU laws. The board discussed the property's history, compliance with zoning bylaws, and the applicant's rehabilitation efforts, ultimately approving the permit to vacate the previous special permit. The second case concerned a special permit to change the use of 169 Meadow Street from a store/shop to a contractor's yard for Integrity Development and Construction. The board reviewed site plans, signage waivers, and conservation commission approvals, and after deliberation, granted the special permit with conditions ensuring compliance with zoning and environmental regulations. The meeting also included procedural discussions on special permit transfers and scheduling future meetings.