Article 52: To see if the Town will vote to amend Part 7 of the Northborough Town Code, the Northborough Zoning Bylaw Section 7-05-030 by adding the text shown below as underlined, and deleting the text with strikethrough, or take any action relative thereto.

USES

DB

BE

BW

BS

HB

HBSW

I

B. ACCESSORY USES

 

 

 

 

 

 

Home occupation

 

 

 

 

 

 

Home professional office

NY

NY

NY

N

N

N

N

Home personal service

NY

NY

NY

N

N

N

N

Home business workshop

NY

NY

NY

N

N

N

N

Home hospitality or tourism establishment

NY

NY

NY

N

N

N

N

Home specialty retail

NY

NY

NY

N

N

N

N

Explanation: This article amends the Zoning Bylaw to update the Table of Uses for accessory uses related to home occupations. The proposed changes revise the permitted status of various home-based uses, including home professional offices, personal services, business workshops, hospitality or tourism establishments, and specialty retail. These revisions clarify where such uses are not permitted within the Town’s commercial and industrial zoning districts. The intent of this amendment is to maintain appropriate distinctions between residential and non-residential uses and to ensure that home occupation activities remain consistent with the character and purpose of each zoning district.

Votes Needed to Pass: 2/3 Majority

Relevant Discussion for This Article

Planning Board Public Hearing: February 17, 2026 (Minutes)

Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board Joint Meeting: November 18, 2025 (Minutes)

Presentation to Select Board by Planning Board Chair Amy Poretsky: April 9, 2026