Recently active Boston legislation

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  • 2026-1242 · Council directive · Roxbury · Introduced June 22, 2026

    Ban Waste Facilities Near Homes in Zoning Plan

    The City Council introduced an order to amend the Boston Zoning Code to restrict trash transfer stations and waste handling facilities in residential and mixed-use areas.

    updated June 26, 2026

  • 2026-0809 · Council directive · Fenway-Kenmore and Jamaica Plain · Introduced April 13, 2026

    Remove Residential Parking Minimums to Expand Housing

    Boston proposes a Text Amendment to remove off-street parking minimums for new residential development.

    updated June 4, 2026

  • 2026-0778 · Council directive · Introduced April 6, 2026

    Amend Rule 46 of City Council Rules

    This matter requests amending Rule 46 of the Boston City Council Rules for the 2026-2027 municipal years by striking the number 12 from the start of the second sentence.

    updated April 9, 2026

  • 2026-0593 · Council directive · Downtown · Introduced March 9, 2026

    Require on-site affordable housing in PLAN: Downtown

    The City Council order proposes a text amendment to the Boston Zoning Code to require on-site affordable housing as part of PLAN: Downtown.

    updated March 19, 2026

  • 2026-0481 · Council directive · Introduced March 2, 2026

    Amend Article 37 to Expedite Net Zero Carbon Review

    The City Council referred an order to amend Article 37 of the Boston Zoning Code to expedite and lower costs for development.

    updated March 5, 2026

  • 2026-0479 · Council directive · Introduced February 27, 2026

    Expand off-site affordable housing radius to two miles

    This council order would amend the Boston Zoning Code to allow off-site affordable housing units required under the Inclusionary Development Policy to be located within two miles of the project instead of within one-half mile.

    updated March 5, 2026

  • 2026-0480 · Council directive · South End · Introduced March 2, 2026

    Proposes Zoning Text Amendment to Protect Local Retail

    The matter is a City Council order to amend the Boston Zoning Code to limit changes of use for local retail grocers and preserve active street life.

    updated March 5, 2026

  • 2026-0349 · Council directive · Chinatown-Leather District and Downtown · Introduced February 9, 2026

    Proposes conditional zoning amendment for Chinatown

    This matter is an order to amend the Boston Zoning Code to make adult entertainment uses in Chinatown subject to a conditional review.

    updated February 12, 2026

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  • 2026-0814 · Council directive · Introduced April 13, 2026

    Withdrawn City Council Order for summons

    A City Council order titled Order for summons was introduced on 2026-04-13 and passed on 2026-04-15.

    updated April 17, 2026