Voters say yes to 'third cut' law


SALISBURY — At the annual town meeting on Oct. 24, 38 taxpayers unanimously voted to accept the town’s annual report and a draft audit.

Also accepted without dissent was a resolution to allow for an additional "cut" if a portion of a piece of property is designated for affordable housing.

Currently, buyers of land, typically vacant parcels, are allowed to split the lot into two parcels without submitting a proposal for a subdivision before the Planning and Zoning Commission.

This proposal would allow a third cut for a total of subdivided three lots if at least one is used for affordable housing. Cuts are allowed only if their size complies with applicable zoning designations.

Also at the meeting, Board of Finance member Carl Williams suggested the annual town meeting be moved to January or February, since that is often when the final bound version of the annual audit is available for public review.

The board tabled the motion, at until at least its December meeting, when the final audit is expected to be accepted.

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