Dover Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Dover held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 18 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 14 approved (88% approval rate), 2 denied, 2 deferred. Activity was down 13% compared to September (417 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Buffer waiver denied, 498 6th Street

Denied.

The applicants, Justin and Amanda Marone, sought a waiver to build a 26x26 garage in the 50-ft open space subdivision buffer, zoned R40. A motion to approve failed. A motion to deny then carried (Kyle, George, Tom, the chair, Richard and Ken for denial; Devin, Doug and Bob opposed). The Board found no unnecessary hardship and that the waiver was contrary to intent.

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Minor subdivision at 14 Industrial Park Road

Approved.

16 Industrial Park LLC will create one new lot from a 5.34-acre parcel containing a 58,000 sf commercial building, zoned CM. A future site plan is expected for a separate user.

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Subdivision amendment denied, 498 6th Street

Denied.

The Board denied the subdivision plat amendment because the buffer waiver was not approved.

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Site plan for two four-unit townhouses at 68 Durham Road

Approved.

STF Development LLC was approved for two four-unit townhouses (one two-story, one three-story with drive-under garages), retaining the existing single-family home, for nine units total. The site is roughly 44,000 sf with about 50% open space.

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12 Lincoln Street third-floor addition continued

Deferred.

Site plan for 12 Lincoln Street, Dover, LLC (Map 31 Lot 67, CBD-R) to add a third floor with 8 units, for 19 total. Continued at the applicant's request to October 27, 2026. Vote with Bob abstaining.

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Site plan merging 91 and 103 Court Street (Farmgate Drive)

Approved.

Site plan merging 91 and 103 Court Street with the previously approved Farmgate Drive project, for 10 residential units total. The Farmgate drive aisle is widened to 24 ft at parking, the bioretention area is relocated, and the barn is converted to a garage. Approved with one abstention.

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CUP for ground floor standards relief at 12 Lincoln Street

Approved.

The Board granted relief from the CBD-R ground floor standards (30% glazing and pedestrian entrance) for the existing historic former Sawyer School apartment building. The applicant is 12 Lincoln Street Dover LLC.

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Site plan for third-floor addition at 12 Lincoln Street

Approved.

The Board approved adding a third floor to the existing 11-unit building, creating 8 new units for 19 total. Parking will be restriped to 27 spaces plus 2 tandem spaces, and a 6-ft stockade fence will be installed.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 18 recorded zoning decisions. See all Dover meetings →

Top Keywords This Month

• subdivision: 50 instances
• conditional use: 30 instances
• zoning: 28 instances
• residential: 24 instances
• density: 19 instances

What to Watch

• Subdivision mentions were up 100% from September.

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