Land Use Committee — Agenda, May 21, 2026

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Land Use Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Thursday, May 21, 2026 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p3GAkkXqQxWQiSAcHcpbgQ (Posted online: 5/16/26 at 8:15 AM) Original (Posted online: 5/18/26 at 2:10 PM) Revised Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audio-video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of Somerville website and local cable access government channels. Copy & paste the following link into your internet browser to view this meeting live: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p3GAkkXqQxWQiSAcHcpbgQ Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should contact the ADA Coordinator in advance at [phone removed] x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov. Roll Call 1. Committee Minutes (ID # 26-0860) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of May 7, 2026. 2. Public Communication (ID # 26-0330) Referred for Recommendation: 29 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 3.1.12 Backyard Cottage. 3. Public Communication (ID # 26-0329) Referred for Recommendation: 14 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.1.12 Backyard Cottage. 4. Public Communication (ID # 26-0328) Referred for Recommendation: 14 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 12.2.2 regarding affordable dwelling units. Page 1 of 2

Land Use Committee Regular Meeting Agenda May 21, 2026 5. Public Communication (ID # 26-0327) Referred for Recommendation: 29 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 15.7.2.d Zoning Board of Appeals Board Rules. Page 2 of 2