Town Meeting 2026
Annual Town Meeting
April 28 - 30, 2026
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Planning Board convened public hearings to discuss the following proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments submitted as Warrant Articles for consideration at Annual Town Meeting. Meeting Recording
Article P21 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw adjustments
On request of the Inspector of Buildings to see if the Town will vote to amend the Andover Zoning Bylaw, Article VIII Section 7.9 “Accessory Dwelling Units” to render the section consistent with 760 C.M.R. 71.00 as follows:
7.9 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
7.9.2 Dimensional Regulations.
ADUS are permitted subject to the following dimensional and density regulations:
- ADUs are permitted only on lots allowing a lawful principal dwelling unit. Simultaneous construction of principal and accessory dwelling units shall be permitted.
- One ADU is permitted per each lot with a principal dwelling unit or units.
- ADUs are limited in gross floor area to 900 square feet or one-half the total gross floor area of the principal dwelling unit or units, whichever is smaller.
- ADUs must comply with all dimensional requirements of the underlying zoning district, special districts, and/or cluster developments as set forth in Section 4 of this bylaw and/or cluster development permits, including but not limited to building setbacks and building height.
7.9.5 Parking.
ADUs located more than 0.5 miles from a commuter rail station or bus station must provide one dedicated off-street additional parking space per ADU unless Site Plan Review determines sufficient parking exists at the time of Site Plan Review/a building permit is sought as determined by the Zoning Board of Appeals or their designee consistent with the parking requirements of Section 5 of this Bylaw.
; or take any action related thereto.
The Planning Board voted to recommend Town Meeting Approval (4-0) at the February 10, 2026 meeting.
article p25 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Historic Mill Overlay District Dimensional Regulations
On request of the Planning Board to see if the Town will vote to amend the Andover Zoning Bylaw by deleting Article VIII Section 8.5.6.4, Special District Regulations, Historic Mill Overlay District, Dimensional Regulations, Parcel Size.; or take any other action related thereto.
The Planning Board voted to recommend Town Meeting Approval (5-0) at the February 24, 2026 meeting.
Article p26 - zoning bylaw amendment - Portable or removable sign
On request of the Design Review Board to see if the Town will vote to amend the Andover Zoning Bylaw, Article VIII Section 5.2.6, “Portable or Removable Sign,” to insert a new section 5, which shall read as follows:
5. Signs shall be limited to 60 days unless otherwise extended by the Building Department.
; or take any action related thereto.
This public hearing had been rescheduled to Friday, March 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm; however, Article P26 has since been withdrawn from the Town Warrant. This has been noted on the meeting agenda.
article p27 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment - prohibited signs and devices
On request of the Design Review Board to see if the Town will vote to amend the Andover Zoning Bylaw, Article VIII Section 5.2.4.5, Prohibited Signs and Devices, by inserting the phrase “or devices” to read as follows (added text underscored):
5. No animated, revolving, flashing backlit, exposed neon or similar exposed gaseous tube illuminated signs or devices shall be permitted.
; or take any action related thereto.
This public hearing had been rescheduled to Friday, March 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm; however, Article P27 has since been withdrawn from the Town Warrant. This has been noted on the meeting agenda.
For information on Town Meeting Warrant Articles that are not subject to Planning Board review, please click here to visit the Town Clerk's Office website.