Zoning Board of Appeals Apr 23, 2026

The Town of Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on April 23, 2026, primarily addressing two agenda items related to zoning permits. The first was a public meeting to review compliance by Valley Community Development Corporation (CDC) with conditions of a 2024 special permit, specifically regarding an affirmative fair marketing plan and condominium documents. After reviewing documentation and a legal opinion from town counsel, the board unanimously approved Valley CDC's compliance. The second item was a public hearing and subsequent approval to modify a 1984 special permit for 43 South Prospect Street, removing the owner-occupancy requirement and substituting a resident manager requirement under the zoning bylaw. The board discussed property management details, parking, and enforcement considerations before unanimously approving the permit modification. No new capital projects or contract awards were discussed, but the meeting included procedural and compliance approvals relevant to property development and management within the town.