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Council directive

Proposes conditional zoning amendment for Chinatown

Last activity February 12, 2026 (7 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    February 9, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

This matter is an order to amend the Boston Zoning Code to make adult entertainment uses in Chinatown subject to a conditional review. It would require a full Zoning Board of Appeals process and neighborhood input, with implications for Chinatown, Downtown Boston, and Bay Village residents.

Affects Chinatown residents, Downtown Boston residents, and Bay Village residents

In Chinatown-Leather District , Downtown and Bay Village

Filed by Brian Worrell, Benjamin Jacob Weber, Erin Murphy, Ruthzee Louijeune, John FitzGerald, Miniard Culpepper, Liz Breadon, and Ed Flynn

Now with the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation

About Housing & Development

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Official title

Order regarding a text amendment to the Boston Zoning Code relative to adult entertainment.

Timeline

  1. February 11, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council