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§174-67.1 Exceptions to Prohibitions of the Use of Fill in Any Flood Zone Landscape material up to two feet in depth at the foundation and tapered to meet grade within ten feet (10) of the foundation shall not be calculated towards grade plane and shall not be considered fill as regulated in §174-67 of this Bylaw. The use of rock for the purposes of reconstructing a revetment or groin shall not be considered fill as regulated by §174-67 of this Bylaw. The reconstruction of such structures shall require all permits and approvals required by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws. The use of dredged material for beach re-nourishment shall not be considered fill as regulated in §174-67 of this Bylaw but shall require all permits as required by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws. Any material: soil, loam, peat, sand, gravel, rock or other material substance required for the installation of a Board of Health approved Innovative/Alternative Septic System shall not be considered fill as regulation in §174-67 of this Bylaw. Submitted by the Planning Board Explanation: This article would require new construction or redevelopment of homes in the Floodplain Zone Overlay District utilize either a solid-wall foundation with flood vents or pilings for new homes or redeveloped homes. Further it requires that properties touched by the Floodplain install Innovative/Alternative septic systems unless served by a public or private wastewater treatment facility. This Bylaw does not propose to remove the rights of any property owner to build or re-build a new dwelling on lots in the Floodplain Zone Overlay District. If your lot is buildable today, it will remain buildable following the passage of this Article. This article requires a 2/3 vote. The Select Board recommends approval of Article 2 by a vote of 4-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 2 by a vote of 6-0 After holding a public hearing on September 6, 2023, the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend that Town Meeting vote to approve Article 2. Motion made by Select Board Member O’Hara: I move the Town vote to approve Article 2 as printed in the Warrant. Motion passes 476 to 58 at 7:47PM. Article 3 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 174.45.4 Subsection A of the Mashpee Zoning Bylaw to read as follows: A. In order for an accessory apartment to be permitted, in addition to meeting all of the requirements under subsections B-M, the principal dwelling unit or the proposed accessory apartment must be occupied by the property owner identified on the latest recorded or registered deed. The property owner may reside in either the accessory apartment or in the principal dwelling and rent the other unit to a tenant, but may not under any circumstances rent both the principal dwelling and the accessory apartment to tenants concurrently. For purposes of this Bylaw, the term “property owner” shall include: each person who alone or jointly or severally with others: a) has legal title of record 3