When and where is the public hearing on the ADU zoning changes?

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 191 Cabot Street, Beverly.

Where can I review the proposed zoning amendment before the hearing?

Copies are on file at the Planning Department and City Clerk's Office and posted on the Planning Department webpage.

Who is leading the hearing or who is the contact?

The notice is from the Beverly Planning Board; Derek Beckwith is listed as Chairperson.

What is the amendment about?

Revisions to the City's zoning to address Accessory Dwelling Units as required by the Massachusetts Affordable Homes Act.

Public Hearing — 191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA

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The Beverly Planning Board will hold a public hearing May 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall to consider revisions to the City Zoning Ordinance on Accessory Dwelling Units required by the Massachusetts Affordable Homes Act. The proposed amendment is available for review.

Key Takeaways

Hearing: May 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: City Hall Council Chamber, 191 Cabot Street
Topic: Zoning changes for Accessory Dwelling Units
Required by Massachusetts Affordable Homes Act (Chapter 150 of 2024)
Proposed amendment available at Planning Dept. and City Clerk

Published: May 18, 2026 · 3 days ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Beverly

Address

191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA

What to do next

1
Review the proposed amendment
Read the draft at the Planning Department, City Clerk's Office, or on the Planning Department webpage before May 26, 2026.
2
Attend the public hearing
Go to City Hall Council Chamber at 191 Cabot Street on May 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. to speak or listen.
3
Contact the Planning Department
Reach out to the Beverly Planning Department or City Clerk for questions or to request documents prior to the hearing.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the public hearing on the ADU zoning changes?: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 191 Cabot Street, Beverly.
Where can I review the proposed zoning amendment before the hearing?: Copies are on file at the Planning Department and City Clerk's Office and posted on the Planning Department webpage.
Who is leading the hearing or who is the contact?: The notice is from the Beverly Planning Board; Derek Beckwith is listed as Chairperson.
What is the amendment about?: Revisions to the City's zoning to address Accessory Dwelling Units as required by the Massachusetts Affordable Homes Act.

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Legal terms in this notice

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU): A smaller, independent living unit on the same lot as a single-family home.
Zoning Ordinance: Local law that controls land use, building types, and development rules.
Massachusetts Affordable Homes Act (Chapter 150 of 2024): State law requiring municipalities to adopt zoning to encourage affordable housing.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGBEVERLY PLANNING BOARDNotice is hereby given in accor-dance with M.G.L. Chapter 40A,Section 5, that the Beverly Plan-ning Board will hold a Public Hear-ing on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at7:00 p.m. In the City Hall CouncilChamber, City Hall- 3rd Floor, 191Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, relativeto proposed revisions to the City ofBeverly Zoning Ordinance regard-ing Accessory Dwelling Units asrequired by the Massachusetts Af-fordable Homes Act- Chapter 150 ofthe Acts of 2024, Section 8. Copiesof the proposed Amendment are onfile in the Planning Department andthe City Clerk,s Office, posted on thePlanning Department's webpage,and are available for public review.Derek Beckwith ChairpersonSN - May 18,25 2026