1. Stop By-Right Zoning! Start a Town-wide Solution! Vote no Articles 31, 32, 35

2. Main Zoning Package Articles 31, 32, 35 Art. 31 - More residential units Art. 32 - Taller Buildings Art. 32 - Reduce/eliminate minimum lot sizes, frontage Article 35 - Placement on lot By-right Site Plan Review

4. Downtown, E. Village, Depot, Amherst Farmers Supply

5. University Drive Newmarket Square

6. Atkins Corner LimitedBusiness

7. North Amhers t Village

8. Site Plan Review “The proposed use is normal and expected in this zoning district, and is permitted by right through Planning Board review and approval of proposed plans for site changes (design and layout) and future management of the site.” Amherst Planning Department November 2007

9. By-right Zoning Would Harm More Rural Villages

10. Arts. 31, 32, 25 By-Right Site Plan Review Permitting Boards canNOT deny Site Plan Review projects even for large projects in more rural zones like N. Amherst Retreat review will be Site Plan Review Special Permit allows appropriate density increases

11. Special Permit “The proposed use is not a normal or expected use in this zoning district, and/or involves known potentially negative impacts or conflicts with other desired uses in the district. For these reasons, the use requires a “special” permitting process in order to be allowed at all. The special permit granting authority (ZBA or Planning Board) can deny the use outright for wide-ranging purposes of public interest, or can impose strict and far- reaching conditions on the site plan, the building (including the interior), and on the management of the use and the site over time. Amherst Planning Department November 2007

12. Stop By-Right Zoning! Start a Town-wide Solution! Revise Arts. 31.32, 35 Articles introduced February No design rules No hearing on whole package It’s time for carefully planned, comprehensive town-wide solutions to Town Housing Problems. No neighborhood needs to be sacrificed.