ADU Pulse

Parking

Consistent

New Bedford, Bristol County

Dimensional & Parking
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What This Means for Your Project

This provision is consistent with Massachusetts state law. No issues expected during permitting.

State Law

760 CMR 71.05(2) — parking for an ADU shall not exceed 1 space. Must be waived within 0.5 miles of public transit.

Local Bylaw

New Bedford requires a maximum of 1 parking space per ADU and waives the requirement for properties within 0.5 miles of SRTA transit stops.

Impact on Your Project

Consistent with state law — transit proximity waiver properly applied.

Sources

760 CMR 71.05(2)760 CMR 71.03(2)(b)

How Other Towns Handle Dimensional & Parking

Bedroom-Based ParkingPlymouth
Appears Inconsistent
Setback RequirementsPlymouth
Needs Review
ADU Size LimitsPlymouth
Consistent
ADU Size Cap Below State MinimumNantucket
Appears Inconsistent
ParkingNantucket
Consistent
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