Dover Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Dover held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 11 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 8 approved (89% approval rate), 1 denied, 2 deferred. Activity was down 21% compared to May (380 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Transfer of Development Rights at 814 Central Avenue

Approved.

TDR request for Moses Lawrence, assessors map 37 lot 33, zoned O (office), at 814 Central Avenue, to purchase one residential unit for a total of three units. Proposal adds a duplex behind existing single-family home on ~0.4 acres. Approved with Richard dissenting.

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Transfer of development rights for Moses Lawrence at 814 Central Avenue

Deferred.

Board continued item D, consideration and acceptance of transfer of development rights for Moses Lawrence, Assessors Map 37 Lot 33, Zone O, at 814 Central Avenue, at the applicant's request. The proposal requests one unit through TDR, resulting in a total of three residential units. Continued to June 23, 2026 at 7 p.m.

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Shoreline stabilization CUP at 318 Dover Point Road

Approved.

Conditional use permit for Anthony and Stephanie Retrosi, trustees, map L lot 114, zoned R-20, at 318 Dover Point Road. Proposal for permanent shore stabilization resulting in ~2,015 sq ft temporary impacts and ~1,113 sq ft permanent impacts within wetland protection and conservation districts. Approved unanimously.

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Garage setback CUP at 7 Church Street

Denied.

Conditional use permit for David Patrick and Elizabeth Ann Cash, map 9 lot 91, zoned CBD-M, at 7 Church Street. Proposal to construct an attached one-car garage with portico about zero to three feet into the north rear 10-foot setback, with 195 sq ft bonus space above 370 sq ft garage. Motion to approve failed on a 4-4 tie (in favor: Devin, Doug, chair, Tom; opposed: Melina, Richard, George, Tyler). Board member Doug had abstained/participated; tie vote means the application did not pass.

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Waivers for site plan at 383 Central Avenue

Approved.

Five waivers from Chapter 153 for Kachiko Mills Holding LLC at 383 Central Avenue related to landscape plan, architectural plan, streetscape rendering, landscape operation and maintenance plan, and outdoor lighting plan, based on no exterior changes proposed. Approved unanimously.

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Site plan for mill conversion at 383 Central Avenue

Approved.

Site plan for Kachiko Mills Holding LLC, assessors map 2 lot 37A, zoned CBD-G, at 383 Central Avenue. Change of use to convert ~36,207 sq ft of vacant commercial space into 27 residential units. Structure to be 46.21% residential and 53.79% commercial. No exterior changes. Approved unanimously.

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Waivers for site plan at 85 Industrial Park Road

Approved.

Board granted three waivers for the 85 Industrial Park Road, LLC industrial building renovation project: relief from traffic impact assessment (153.13A.19), streetscape rendering (153.13A.17), and outdoor lighting plan (153.14E.1B). Approved unanimously.

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Site plan for 85 Industrial Park Road

Approved.

Board approved the site plan for exterior building renovations and site improvements including stormwater treatment and access reconstruction at 85 Industrial Park Road, Assessors Map G Lot 3B, Zone CM. Approved unanimously.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 11 recorded zoning decisions. See all Dover meetings →

Top Keywords This Month

• commercial: 58 instances
• residential: 45 instances
• conditional use: 36 instances
• setback: 25 instances
• zoning: 16 instances

What to Watch

• Commercial mentions were up 346% from May.
• Conditional use came up 177% more often than May.

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