Boston Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Boston held 18 public meetings covering zoning matters. 24 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 22 approved (100% approval rate), 2 deferred. Activity was up 11% compared to September (616 activity items across 17 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Large project scoping determination - 160 McClellan Highway distribution center

Approved.

Approved a 2-story, 152,500 sf Logan airport central receiving and distribution center on a 3.33-acre site in East Boston. Proponents are Horizon McClellan LLC and CB580 Chelsea LLC (Cargo Ventures); the tenant is Marketplace Development. This is a $120M investment expected to create 300 jobs. The site is in the WE subdistrict and requires a conditional use permit.

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Large project scoping determination - 201-207 Brighton Avenue

Approved.

Approved a 6-story, 103,847 gsf mixed-use building in Allston with 145 rental units, about 1,853 sf of retail and zero parking. The proponent is 201 Brighton LLC / D and D Homes. Inclusionary units were stated as 25 by staff and 29 by the applicant. The site is in the CC-1 subdistrict and needs variances for height, FAR and open space.

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Small project review - 201 Hampton Street

Approved.

Approved a 5-story modular building in Roxbury with 24 homeownership units (3 IDP) by Greensmith Development LLC, built with Reframe Systems. The building targets LEED Platinum and requires a conditional use permit for ground-floor residential.

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Deferral of 742 Truman Highway

Deferred.

The case was deferred to November 17 so it can be re-advertised for a Greenbelt conditional use permit. One member recused, leaving a six-member board.

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90-94 Revere Street condo conversion

Approved.

The board approved conversion of 8 rental units to 5 ownership condos for 90 Revere Street LLC / TCR Development (principal Tom Callis). Relief covers FAR (4.4 existing to 4.78 proposed, where 2.0 is required) and the rear yard because of a new roof deck. The plan adds an elevator. The roll call was unanimous.

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Inn at Little House, 269 East Cottage Street

Approved.

The board approved an Article 80 project by Cornerstone Real Estate (Adam Sarbaugh and Jennifer Sandlin). The project is a 42-room extended-stay boutique inn of about 41,000 sq ft on a 12,530 sq ft lot, at FAR 3.3 (1.3 allowed) and 69.3 ft (40 allowed). It connects to the existing 38-unit building at 951-959 Dorchester Ave and expands that building's restaurant space with a rooftop cafe. Relief covers hotel use, restaurant extension, height, FAR, and parking. The project provides two courtesy vehicles and 12 bike spaces. BPDA board approved the project on July 16. The board received 63 letters of support and 9 in opposition, with opposition from the Dorchester North Neighborhood Association and the Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Association. The roll call was unanimous.

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350 Athens Street, 6-unit building

Approved.

The board approved a 4-story, 6-unit building (39 ft 11 in) with 6 parking spaces, replacing a single-family home, for applicants Tim Wilson and Luke Fallon. Relief covers lot area, front yard, side yard, roof structure (conditional use), and parking. Planning recommended approval conditioned on paving the front yard setback. Direct abutters opposed, citing size, scale, shadows, and parking; Councilor Flynn supported. The roll call was unanimous.

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Pedestrian easement at 80 Gardner Street, Brighton

Approved.

Petition by SYNH LLC for acceptance of a 154 sq ft pedestrian easement adjacent to Gardner Street for an expanded sidewalk tied to expansion of an existing residential development. Approved by voice vote.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 24 recorded zoning decisions. See all Boston meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Zoning change at Cleary Square, Hyde Park
• LI → WM at Waterfront Manufacturing subdistrict to West First Street, South Boston

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 233 instances
• residential: 83 instances
• historic preservation: 68 instances
• commercial: 56 instances
• industrial: 28 instances

What to Watch

• Historic preservation is new this month with 68 mentions, not present in September.
• Industrial came up 180% more often than September.

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