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Council Votes to Drop Ground-Elevation Housing Rule
September 6, 2026
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City Council Moves to Drop Ground-Elevation Rule for Accessible Housing
The City Council approved a resolution to remove the two-foot ground-story elevation requirement from Somerville's zoning code, aiming to expand wheelchair-accessible housing.
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