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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
2026-0517 · Council directive · Introduced March 9, 2026

Adds Neighborhood Impact Contribution of 10% to Linkage Payments

The measure would require 10 percent of a developer’s total linkage payment to be directed to a Neighborhood Impact Fund.

updated April 9, 2026
2026-0594 · Council directive · East Boston and Roxbury · Introduced March 11, 2026

Proposed Boston Investment Zones to protect housing and prevent displacement

This Council order would amend the Boston Zoning Code to create Special Protection Zones (SPZs) and a District Improvement Financing (DIF) program.

updated March 19, 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
2026-0349 · 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