The Planning Board has proposed two amendments to the voters for the 2013 Town Vote:
Article No. 38
1. Are you in favor of adoption of Amendment #1 as proposed by the Amherst Planning Board for the Town of Amherst Zoning Ordinance as follows:
AMENDMENT #1: Amend Article IV: ZONING REGULATIONS, Section 4.16 Open Space Plan, to align front, side, and rear setback requirements with the underlying Zoning District.
Description: The proposed amendment reduces the front, side, and rear setbacks designated under Open Space Plan to be the same as those specified in the underlying zoning district. The Planning Board supports Amendment 1 by a vote of 5-1.
Ballot Title: Open Space Plan setback updates
Article No. 39
2. Are you in favor of adoption of Amendment #2 as proposed by the Amherst Planning Board for the Town of Amherst Zoning Ordinance as follows:
AMENDMENT #2: Delete Article III: GENERAL ZONING PROVISIONS, Section 3.16 Personal Wireless Service Facilities and replace it with Section 3.16 Personal Wireless Service Facilities amended to comply with rulemakings by the Federal Communications Commission.
Description: The proposed amendment to delete the current ordinance in its entirety and replace it with the revised Personal Wireless Service Facilities ordinance to comply with new federal rulemaking from the Federal Communications Commission. The Planning Board supports Amendment 2 by a vote of 6-0.
Ballot Title: Personal Wireless Service Facilities and FCC compliance
