Planning Board approves accessory dwelling unit on Stafford Road
Planning Board unanimously approves 800-square-foot accessory dwelling unit above garage at 257 Stafford Road for Jeffrey and Melissa Maurice. The one-bedroom unit, proposed under Section 6.7 of the Zoning Bylaws in the Rural Residential district, requires compliance with Board of Health
Planning Board · Meeting of March 17, 2026
MONSON — Planning Board unanimously approves 800-square-foot accessory dwelling unit above garage at 257 Stafford Road for Jeffrey and Melissa Maurice. The one-bedroom unit, proposed under Section 6.7 of the Zoning Bylaws in the Rural Residential district, requires compliance with Board of Health requirements prior to building permit issuance. The Board also unanimously recommended adoption of an updated zoning map dated 2026 to replace the 1990 map, codifying current zoning without altering district boundaries or regulations, with requested revisions to improve color contrast and remove non-zoning features.
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Source: the Planning Board meeting of March 17, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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