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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Amherst public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
HPC Code Revisions and Landmark Nominations
The town is planning to review and update the local historic preservation statute. Officials will coordinate with the Town Attorney to draft and discuss proposed changes.
Invisible Dog Fences and Neighbor Disagreements
A resident raised concerns about gaps in town code regarding invisible dog fences installed right along property lines, leaving neighbors fearful of approaching dogs. Town leadership promised to investigate and follow up on potential regulatory remedies.
450 N. Ivyhurst Road Townhouse Variances
The board pushed back on a proposed 4-unit townhome on N. Ivyhurst Road because the requested setbacks and lot size variances were too extreme for the neighborhood.
Northtowns Cardiology Expansion at 190 Maple Road
Northtowns Cardiology received approval to expand their medical office building by about 2,000 square feet and add parking spaces to accommodate patient needs.
Sheridan Drive Rezoning for Pizzeria Take-Out Service
A property owner is seeking to rezone a portion of a residential parcel at 5122 Sheridan Drive to Neighborhood Business to operate a small take-out pizzeria. Nearby residents raised concerns about increased traffic and light reflection.
Town Code Chapter 121 Revisions and Procedures
The commission is planning to form a working group to fix confusing timelines and out-of-order steps in the town's historic preservation code.