Planning Board: June 10, 2026

The Chelmsford Planning Board convened on June 10, 2026, to discuss several zoning and land use issues, including administrative reviews, neighborhood zoning conflicts, and potential rezoning proposals. A key focus was on correcting zoning mismatches in residential neighborhoods currently zoned industrial (IIA), with proposals to rezone these areas to more appropriate residential categories (RB or RC) or a commercial buffer zone (CBLT) to better reflect existing land use and protect neighborhood character. The board also considered designating a town-owned 0.34-acre parcel as public (P) land to preserve it from development, with potential future conservation commission involvement. Public input was actively solicited, with residents expressing concerns about industrial encroachment, traffic, and property rights. Additionally, the board discussed tiered zoning approaches for data centers based on power usage and size, aiming to regulate their impact appropriately. Motions were passed to continue public hearings on certain items and to nominate a new member to a managed growth strategy task force. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but zoning changes discussed could influence future development and related procurement activities.