Search Services Government Community Directory HomeGovernmentPlanningProjects, Studies & ReportsChapter 40B Development Projects Chapter 40B Development Projects Chapter 40B is a state statute, which enables local Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA) to approve affordable housing developments under flexible rules (Comprehensive Permit) if at least 20-25% of the units have long-term affordability restrictions. Each community in the Commonwealth must strive to have 10% of their housing stock qualify as "affordable housing". Wellesley is currently at 6.33%. The 40B statute was enacted to facilitate the construction of low- and moderate-income housing; avoid perceived long delays in developers’ proposals to construct affordable housing; and allow waiver of local zoning by-laws that are not “consistent with local needs.” The preliminary step, prior to submitting a Comprehensive Permit with the ZBA is to gain Site Eligibility from the a subsidizing agency (MassHousing, Massachusetts Housing Partnership). Minimum project eligibility requirements are that the applicant must be a public agency, non-profit organization, or limited dividend organization; project shall be funded by subsidizing agency under low- or moderate-income subsidy program; and the applicant must control the site. If Site Eligibility is granted, the applicant can apply for a Comprehensive Permit with the ZBA. The 40B Helpful Information below describes the timing and review process for the Comprehensive Permit applications. At present the Town of Wellesley has 5 projects seeking Site Eligibility. Projects Currently Seeking a Comprehensive Permit Wellesley Crossing Application (Delanson Circle) - Submitted 11.21.17 Application Materials, Town Review Documents, and Abutter Comments Next Meeting/Public Hearing Session: Deadline extended to May 1, 2019, no Public Hearing scheduled Wellesley Park Application (148 Weston Road) Submitted 2.21.18 Application Materials, Town Review Documents, and Abutter Comments Next Meeting/Public Hearing Session: Deadline extended to May 1, 2019, no Public Hearing scheduled 680 Worcester Street Application Submitted 8.7.18 Application Materials, Town Review Documents, and Abutter Comments Next Meeting/Public Hearing Session: May 28, 2019 at 7:30pm 16 Stearns Road Application Submitted 8.7.18 Application Materials, Town Review Documents, and Abutter Comments Next Meeting/Public Hearing Session: April 30, 2019 at 7:30pm 3 Burke Lane Application Submitted 4.18.19 Application Materials, Town Review Documents, and Abutter Comments Next Meeting/Public Hearing Session: September 5, 2019 at 7:30pm 136-140 Worcester Street Application Submitted to MassHousing on February 27, 2019 Application Materials, Town Review Documents, and Abutter Comments Next Meeting/Public Hearing Session: September 10, 2019 at 7:30pm Projects Currently Seeking Site Eligibility Projects Denied Site Eligibility 136-140 Worcester Street Project Eligibility Denial - 136 Worcester Street - December 14, 2018 Project Eligibility Application Town Comment Letter to MassHousing - July 26, 2018 Projects Approved for a Comprehensive Permit Fieldstone Way Application (135 Great Plain Avenue) Submitted 3.12.18 Application Materials Decision Issued 11/1/2018; Filed 11/2/2018 Application Information for Affordable Homeownership Opportunities Helpful Information on Chapter 40B 40B Overview Powerpoint Presentation (9/18/17 Board of Selectmen) Chapter 40B Handbook for Zoning Boards of Appeals Current Wellesley Subsidized Housing Inventory - November 8, 2018 Wellesley Housing Production Plan Design Guidelines Update Wellesley Square Wayfinding and Branding Project Chapter 40B Development Projects Wellesley Park 40R District Pay a Bill Subscribe to News Maps & Property Info Recycling & Disposal Permits & Licensing Agendas & Minutes Contact Wellesley Town Hall 525 Washington Street Wellesley, MA 02482 Phone: 781-431-1019 Using this Site Site Map Contact Us Accessibility Copyright Notices Privacy Policy Website by CivicPlus® FAQs What are the hours of Town Hall? When is the Recycling & Disposal Facility open? How much does it cost to park in Wellesley? How do I obtain a copy of a birth, death, or marriage certificate?